Exploring the frontiers of environmental research 2026 (Grant)

Apply for funding to pursue truly novel curiosity-driven environmental research that is at an early stage of development and has the potential to be transformative. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Natural Environment Research funding. Location: National Funding organisation: UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Who can apply: Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector How much you can get: From £100,000 to £200,000 Total size of grant scheme: £8 million Opening date: 10 September 2026, 9:00am Closing date: 12 November 2026, 4:00pm