BBSRC Follow-on Fund: Second Round for 2024

3 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council Full time
Funding Opportunity Overview

Status: Open

Funding Body: BBSRC

Type of Funding: Grant

Total Available Funding: £3,000,000

Award Range: £100,000 - £800,000

This funding initiative is designed to facilitate the transition from bioscience research to tangible economic and societal impacts. The aim is to support projects that can clearly demonstrate a pathway to practical application.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Follow-on Funding (FoF), applicants must:

  • Have a direct connection to existing or past BBSRC-supported funding.
  • Be employed at a UK research institution that is eligible for BBSRC funding.

The project lead must meet the following requirements:

  • Be based at a qualifying UK research organization responsible for submitting the grant application.
  • Have resided in the UK for a minimum of 183 days within a tax year.
  • Hold a lecturer or equivalent position at a recognized UK higher education institution or research organization.
  • Be employed at the submitting organization at a lecturer level or equivalent, or have an agreement to conduct research there.
Commitment to Diversity

The BBSRC is dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity among all funding applicants. We actively encourage submissions from a diverse array of researchers and support flexible working arrangements to accommodate various personal circumstances, including:

  • Career breaks
  • Support for individuals with caregiving responsibilities
  • Flexible working hours
  • Alternative working patterns

This funding opportunity is designed to empower researchers to advance their projects and contribute to significant societal benefits.



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