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Advancing atmospheric and aerial autonomy

Apply for proof-of-concept funding to develop and deploy innovative autonomous solutions for atmospheric science research or autonomous aerial systems for environmental science. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding.

Published opportunity

Funding
From £300,000 to £1 million
Location
National
Deadline
21 October 2026, 4:00 PM
Provider
GOV.UK
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Published criteria

Who this opportunity is for.

Who can apply
Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector
Funding organisation
UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Location
National
Opens
18 August 2026, 9:00 AM
Closes
21 October 2026, 4:00 PM
Requirement
Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector

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  2. 02
    Compare it with your profile

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  3. 03
    Prepare the evidence the provider requests

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