Pushing the frontiers of environmental research

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant funds adventurous environmental research projects. You can apply for money to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven research. The Natural Environment Research Council runs this funding. No specific funding amounts are listed. There are no set deadlines - you can apply at any time. The grant is available in England. You need to be conducting environmental research to apply.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must be conducting environmental research

Regions

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Apply for funding to pursue an adventurous, ambitious, curiosity-driven project in environmental research.You must be:

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Last updated: 5 April 2026