Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

NERC is the driving force of investment in environmental science.

Highlights

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NERC data delivers solutions for society’s challenges

16 June 2025

UKRI Executive Council members recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

6 June 2025

Innovative geological modelling helped build the Elizabeth line

2 June 2025

NERC unveils ambitious 10-year vision as it celebrates 60 years

Apply for funding to undertake ambitious transdisciplinary research to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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

You must have submitted a notification of intent to apply for this funding opportunity.

Opportunity status:: Open
Funders:: UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Co-funders:: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
Funding type:: Grant
Total fund:: £15,000,000
Publication date:: 18 June 2025
Opening date:: 18 June 2025 9:00am UK time
Closing date:: 23 September 2025 4:00pm UK time

Apply for funding to undertake research associated with an IODP3 expedition or SPARC project.

You can apply for funding if you are invited and are a member of science parties for IODP3 drilling expeditions and SPARC projects.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding.

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
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