BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode (Grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (UK) · National scheme · 1 eligible country
What this scheme funds
This grant funds curiosity-driven or applied research in biotechnology and biological sciences, chosen by the researcher rather than a set topic. It supports UK-based research organisations to carry out projects of their own design in any area covered by BBSRC's remit. There's no fixed grant size, so projects can range from small studies to large research programmes.
biotechnology · bioeconomy · agriculture-agritech · research-excellence
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Who it is for
A UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding wanting to pursue its own biology or biotechnology research idea rather than respond to a specific call topic.
The scheme in detail
- Agency
- UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (UK)
- Eligible countries (1)
- United Kingdom
- Funding
- €2.3M
- Deadline
- 29 Apr 2027
- Applicant type
- Not stated by the agency.
- Eligible applicants
- public body, non-profit, private sector, research organisation
- Also required
- Applicant must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding; no limit on grant value.