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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.

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Funder

UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
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Amount

£100,000 to £200,000 per award; £8 million total funding (published on GOV.UK Find a grant).

Where

United Kingdom

Eligibility

Open to businesses, self-employed people, nonprofits and state, provincial, local or tribal governments. Applicant types listed: Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector.

Sectors

Environment and conservation, Health and life sciences, Nonprofits and charities, Research and science, Rural and northern

Deadline

Closes 12 November 2026

Source

GOV.UK Find a grant (exploring-the-frontiers-of-environmental-research-2026-grant-1)

Last checked

2 November 2026

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