Pushing the frontiers of environmental research (Grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council (UK) · National scheme · 1 eligible country
What this scheme funds
This UK grant supports bold, curiosity driven environmental research projects that push scientific boundaries rather than following a predefined applied outcome. There is no fixed funding cap, and the amount awarded depends on the scope of the proposed research. It is aimed at researchers wanting to explore ambitious, high risk ideas in environmental science.
environmental-monitoring · climate-adaptation · biodiversity · research-excellence
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Who it is for
A researcher based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding who wants to pursue an ambitious, curiosity driven environmental research project.
The scheme in detail
- Agency
- UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council (UK)
- Eligible countries (1)
- United Kingdom
- Funding
- €1.1M
- Deadline
- 22 Sep 2027
- Applicant type
- Not stated by the agency.
- Eligible applicants
- public body, non-profit, private sector
- Also required
- Applicant must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding and hold a role meeting individual eligibility requirements.