Pushing the frontiers of environmental research
Funding
Up to £950,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 22 September 2026
This grant funds adventurous, curiosity-driven environmental research projects. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for NERC funding. You also need to meet individual eligibility requirements for your role. There is no set limit on grant value, though example figures up to £950,000 are shown. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding
- Must meet NERC individual eligibility requirements for their role
This grant is for researchers based at UK research organisations that are eligible for NERC funding. You must hold a role that meets NERC's individual eligibility criteria. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside of eligible research institutions.
Regions
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Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Apply for funding to pursue an adventurous, ambitious, curiosity-driven project in environmental research. You must be: • based at a UK research organisation eligible for Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding • in a role that meets the individual eligibility requirements There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
You apply through your UK research organisation, which must be eligible for NERC funding. Check that your role meets the individual eligibility requirements before applying. Submit your application via the UKRI Funding Service before the 31 March 2027 deadline.
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