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Exploring the frontiers of environmental research 2026

Apply for funding to pursue truly novel curiosity-driven environmental research that is at an early stage of development and has the potential to be transformative. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Natural Environment Research funding.

Published opportunity

Funding
From £100,000 to £200,000
Location
National
Deadline
12 November 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
10 September 2026, 9:00 AM
Closes
12 November 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

    The exact documents vary. Use the official application guidance as the final checklist before you submit.

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