Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) · GB · UKRI
This scheme funds innovative, large-scale and complex environmental science projects that address big research questions and have the potential to produce world-leading research. Projects can last up to five years and may involve multidisciplinary approaches, collaborations, and use of novel critical technologies. The funder is the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), and applications are by invitation only following a successful outline application.
Applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding and meet individual eligibility requirements. The opportunity is open to research groups and individuals at any career stage, subject to NERC eligibility criteria. International researchers may be included under specific agreements, such as the Money Follows Cooperation agreement with Norway.
2026-11-05
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| Curated item | Value in this record | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funding agency | Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) | Official page ↗ |
| Country / funding source | GB · UKRI | Official page ↗ |
| Deadline | 2026-11-05 — read from the official page | Official page ↗ |
| Funding amount | £1,120,000–£3,450,000 | Official page ↗ |
| Eligibility | 7 structured dimensions — see the eligibility panel above | Official page ↗ |
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