Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

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

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Highlights

BBSRC impact showcase 2023

BBSRC revolutionising wheat showcase

News

2 September 2024

First projects from UKRI’s new interdisciplinary scheme announced

30 August 2024

UKRI continues investing in improving research software practices

28 August 2024

National alternative protein innovation centre launches

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Blog

28 August 2024

A big thank you for your big ideas

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6 August 2024

Building a starry sky of knowledge in the life sciences

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Funding opportunities

UKRI DRI: Championing knowledge exchange for UK computational science

Apply for funding to lead and co-ordinate a Knowledge Exchange and Communications NetworkPlus for UK Large Scale Compute.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£1,500,000
Award range:
£1,000,000 - £1,500,000
Publication date:
5 September 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

UKRI DRI: digital research infrastructure skills hubs for accelerated compute

Apply for funding to develop a national hub for digital Research Technology Professionals for accelerated and large-scale compute technologies.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£6,000,000
Award range:
£2,000,000 - £3,000,000
Publication date:
5 September 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

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North Star Avenue,
Swindon,
SN2 1UH

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