Bridge the Gap between Bioscience Research and Economic Benefits

5 days ago


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

This is an exciting opportunity for a researcher to apply for Follow-on Funding (FoF) at NERC, the Natural Environment Research Council. The funding will support the project lead in bridging the gap between bioscience research and achieving economic and societal benefits.

About the Opportunity

The FoF award aims to take ideas through to a stage where the route to practical application is clear. The total fund available is £3,000,000, with individual awards ranging from £100,000 to £800,000. The full economic cost of the project can be up to £800,000, with BBSRC funding 80% of the costs.

Eligibility Criteria
  • The project lead must have a direct link to current or previous BBSRC-supported funding.
  • Co-applicants must be employed at an eligible organisation and meet the same employment criteria.

The project lead must also be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding, which will be responsible for submitting the grant application to UKRI. They must hold a lecturer or lecturer-equivalent position at a UK higher education institution, research council institute, or a UKRI-approved independent research organisation.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Apply for FoF funding to bridge the gap between bioscience research and achieving economic and societal benefits.
  • Draw substantially on current or prior BBSRC funding.
  • Work collaboratively with co-applicants to achieve the project objectives.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, with the estimated salary being around £60,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also provide a range of benefits, including career breaks, support for people with caring responsibilities, flexible working, and alternative working patterns.



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