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Funding opportunities

T-AP funding opportunity on democracy, governance and trust

Apply for funding to deepen and widen our knowledge and understanding of opportunities, challenges, and crises relevant to democracy, governance and trust.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for 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), Innovate UK, Medical Research Council (MRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£5,000,000
Award range:
£300,000 - £400,000
Publication date:
15 June 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

Equitable nature-based climate resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa

Apply for funding to enhance Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In transdisciplinary teams, including SSA partners, you will explore opportunities for equitable nature-based climate resilience.

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

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Co-funders:
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£9,500,000
Award range:
£1,000,000 - £2,250,000
Publication date:
15 June 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

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