2024-25 Strategic Research Initiative for Bioscience

4 weeks ago


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

Status: Upcoming

Funding Type: Grant

Total Funding Available: £20,000,000

Minimum Award Amount: £2,000,000

Project Objectives

We invite applications for funding aimed at conducting extensive, collaborative fundamental bioscience research projects that strive to expand the boundaries of human understanding.

Your proposal should illustrate:

  • the potential for significant advancements in our comprehension of living systems
  • a comprehensive team-based scientific approach
  • the necessity for extended and larger-scale funding
  • the enhancement of the capability and capacity within UK biosciences
Funding Details

The full economic cost of your project must exceed £2 million, with BBSRC providing funding for 80% of this cost.

Projects may have a duration of up to five years.

Note that full stage submissions are by invitation only.

Eligibility Criteria

This funding opportunity is available to teams of qualified researchers from:

  • Higher education institutions
  • Research council institutes
  • Approved independent research organizations
  • Public sector research establishments

A designated project lead must be appointed as the primary contact for administrative purposes, while intellectual leadership and overall project management can be shared among multiple co-leads from various eligible research organizations.

Inclusivity Commitment

We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity for all funding applicants and encourage submissions from a diverse range of researchers. We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal circumstances, including:

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

Multiple applications with the same project lead are not allowed within the same funding round. Project leads with currently active awards may not apply as project leads unless their grant is in its final year.

We are updating our eligibility policy to ensure a more inclusive and consistent application process across research council funding opportunities.



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