Guidance

NERC research grants and fellowships handbook: guidance for applicants

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) research grants and fellowships handbook provides information on all aspects of research grant funding for applicants.

From:: NERC
Published:: 18 November 2022
Last updated:: 21 October 2025 - see all updates

Documents

NERC research grants and fellowships handbook (PDF)

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Details

This guide gives details of the arrangements and procedures for NERC research grants, together with a summary of proposal procedures. It covers:

application procedures
eligibility for funding
funding and facilities available to grant holders
responsibilities of NERC, grant holders and research organisations.

Updates

21 October 2025
Updated with October 2025 version.
5 April 2023
Updated with the April 2023 edition.
12 January 2023
Updated web accessibility.