New Investigator Scheme Opportunity for Research Excellence
7 days ago
Are you a newly employed university lecturer or researcher looking to secure your first major research funding? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead innovative, investigator-led research in Biotechnology and Biological Sciences.
What You'll Get- A maximum award of £2,000,000
- Funding available for up to five years
- BBSRC will fund 80% of the full economic cost
The New Investigator scheme is designed to support excellent new investigator-led research across the breadth of BBSRC's scientific remit. It provides a unique opportunity for researchers to develop their skills and expertise while leading a project that aligns with BBSRC's strategic priorities.
Eligibility Criteria- You must be a newly employed university lecturer or researcher
- You cannot have received competitively obtained research or support funding as a principal investigator
- You may submit only one new investigator application per grant round
We encourage applications from researchers who are eager to take on this exciting opportunity. If you're interested in leading cutting-edge research, we invite you to apply.
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