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Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2026

Apply for funding to deliver collaborative research which focuses on the underpinning science of aviation’s non-carbon dioxide (non-CO2) impacts and how they interact with climate over time with the view to identifying benefits, mitigation options, informing industry and government policy decisions.

Opportunity status:
Upcoming
Funders:
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Co-funders:
Department for Transport (DfT), Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£2,312,550
Maximum award:
£385,425
Publication date:
8 June 2026
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Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026

Apply for this sector transition fellowship to transfer knowledge and skills across academic and policy sectors and increase sector porosity.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), 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)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Award range:
£180,000 - £280,000
Publication date:
5 June 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

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