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Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) · GB · UKRI

Large Grant full applications: November 2026 (invite only)

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.

£1,120,000–£3,450,000 ~60 months Deadline 2026-11-05
Full eligibility text

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.

Deadline

2026-11-05

Form workload

1 form file(s) downloaded; 8 explicit questions; 7 writing prompts; 53 fields/sections; moderate — substantial written sections

Sample questions
  • Who is affected?
  • What data and consultation have you used?
  • Are there general impacts on multiple groups?
  • How will you monitor and review the impact of your activity?
  • What is the EIA review date?
  • Will the EIA be published?
  • Who has this been signed off by?
  • Action Deadline Owner How will it be monitored? What is the outcome?

Curated data & sources

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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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