Resilient economy and security through ecosystem transitions grants
Funding
Up to £2,500,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 22 October 2026
This grant funds research into how changes in ecosystems affect economic resilience, security, and prosperity. It is part of the NERC and Defra co-funded Resilient Economy and Security through Ecosystem Transitions programme. You can apply for up to £2,500,000. The deadline to apply is 22 October 2026. You must be based at an eligible UK organisation to apply.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at an eligible UK organisation
This grant is for researchers and academics based at eligible UK organisations who study ecosystems, environmental change, or related fields. It is focused on England. It is not suitable for businesses or charities outside of a research context.
Regions
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Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council
Apply for funding to improve our understanding of how ecosystem change affects resilience, security and prosperity as part of the NERC-Defra co-funded Resilient Economy and Security through Ecosystem Transitions programme. You must be based at an eligible UK organisation to apply.
You must be based at an eligible UK organisation to apply. Applications are submitted through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Check the UKRI funding finder for full eligibility details and application steps.
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