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Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) · GB · UKRI

BBSRC new investigator award: applicant-led mode

This scheme funds research grants in any area within the remit of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). It is designed to assist newly employed university lecturers, researchers at an equivalent level in research council institutes, and fellows at an equivalent level to secure their first major element of research support funding. The full economic cost (FEC) of the project can be up to £2 million, with BBSRC funding 80% of the FEC, and funding is available for up to five years.

Up to £2,000,000 ~60 months Deadline 2026-05-01
Full eligibility text

Applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding. The scheme is for newly employed university lecturers, researchers at a level equivalent to lecturer in research council institutes, and fellows at a level equivalent to lecturer.

Deadline

2026-05-01

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Funding agency Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Official page ↗
Country / funding source GB · UKRI Official page ↗
Deadline 2026-05-01 — read from the official page Official page ↗
Funding amount Up to £2,000,000 Official page ↗
Eligibility 10 structured dimensions — see the eligibility panel above Official page ↗

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