NERC Large Grant Full Application Opportunity for World-Leading Research

1 month ago


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

NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council - is a leading organisation in funding innovative, large-scale projects that tackle big science questions.


Job Description

We are seeking applications for a prestigious grant to support ambitious research endeavours. The successful applicant will lead an exciting project with the potential to produce world-leading research and make significant contributions to our understanding of the natural environment.


Required Skills and Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate will be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding.
  • They must be in a role that meets individual eligibility requirements.

Benefits

The full economic cost (FEC) of the project can be between £1.2 million and £3.7 million. We will fund 80% of the FEC.

Projects can last up to five years.


Others

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has introduced new role types for funding opportunities being run on the new UKRI Funding Service. For more information, visit their website.

Before applying for funding, please check the following:

Who is Eligible to Apply

This funding opportunity is open to research groups and individuals. We:

  • encourage multidisciplinary research and collaborations with other UK organisations (international and non-academic collaborators can be involved as project partners).
  • encourage applications from diverse groups of researchers.
  • welcome applications from individuals at any career stage, subject to NERC eligibility criteria.
Estimated Salary: £190,000 per annum

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