Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

BBSRC invests to push back the frontiers of biology and deliver a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future.

BBSRC content

News

17 September 2021

Global coronavirus research and innovation network launched

10 September 2021

Scientists use gene editing tool to target mosquito-spread disease

10 September 2021

Government gives green light to genome-edited wheat trial

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Blog

16 September 2021

Reflections on the pandemic, looking to the future

BBSRC blog

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Funding opportunities

Build a network to research sustainable agri-food for net zero

Apply for funding to develop a research network that will focus on improving the sustainability of the agri-food system.

You must be:

  • based at an eligible UK-based organisation
  • working in a science discipline.

Co-investigators can be from any discipline.

Your network is expected to:

  • focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  • build interdisciplinary partnerships
  • involve stakeholders
  • develop future research plans.
Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), UK Research and Innovation
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£4,375,000
Publication date:
21 September 2021
Opening date:
20 September 2021
Closing date:

Bioinformatics and biological resources: 2021

Apply for funding to establish, maintain and enhance bioinformatics and biological resources to support the UK bioscience research community.

You must hold a research staff appointment at lecturer level, or equivalent, at a research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£6,000,000
Maximum award:
£2,000,000
Publication date:
15 September 2021
Opening date:
15 September 2021
Closing date:

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Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Polaris House,
North Star Avenue,
Swindon,
SN2 1UH

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Changes to BBSRC's website

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