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BBSRC Strategic Longer Larger Awards (sLoLa)

BBSRC sLoLa

Supports United Kingdom large-team bioscience projects through collaborative grants for high-impact innovation.

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The BBSRC Strategic Longer and Larger Awards (sLoLa) programme funds transformational, team-led bioscience research that delivers conceptual advances and fundamental biological understanding at a scale and ambition beyond what is possible through standard project grants. The 2026–2027 cycle is an active two-stage process: outline proposals were accepted from 16 April to 25 June 2026, with shortlis…

Large-scale, team-led programmes delivering conceptual advances and fundamental biological understanding using cutting-edge, multimodal approaches within the BBSRC remit.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.9 Feb 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org