Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

NERC is the driving force of investment in environmental science.

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Apply for funding to develop, validate, and critique novel scientometric indicators for use in research assessment and in metascience research.

You must be invited to apply for this funding opportunity.

We expect to fund up to £3 million at 80% full economic cost (FEC).

Opportunity status:: Open
Funders:: UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC)
Co-funders:: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
Funding type:: Grant
Total fund:: £3,000,000
Publication date:: 28 April 2026
Opening date:: 28 April 2026 9:00am UK time
Closing date:: 2 June 2026 4:00pm UK time

Apply for funding to deliver a doctoral focal award in environmental evidence synthesis.

Applications should be led by organisations eligible for UKRI funding.

A notification of intent must be completed by 27 May 2026 4:00pm UK time.

Opportunity status:: Open
Funders:: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Co-funders:: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Funding type:: Grant
Total fund:: £8,144,000
Maximum award:: £4,072,000
Publication date:: 14 April 2026
Opening date:: 15 April 2026 9:00am UK time
Closing date:: 15 July 2026 4:00pm UK time

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