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Pushing the frontiers of environmental research

Apply for funding to pursue an adventurous, ambitious curiosity-driven project in environmental research. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding and in a role that meets the individual eligibility requirements. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.

Published opportunity

Funding
From £1 to £950,000
Location
National
Deadline
22 September 2027, 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
Location
National
Opens
23 September 2026, 9:00 AM
Closes
22 September 2027, 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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