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Doctoral Focal Award: Environmental Evidence Synthesis

Supports United Kingdom doctoral researchers in environmental evidence synthesis with dedicated innovation research funding.

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The Doctoral Focal Award: Environmental Evidence Synthesis is a joint NERC-ESRC cross-council call designed to build next-generation researchers with advanced skills in evidence synthesis methodologies for environmental information. The total fund is £8,144,000, with up to two awards of up to £4,072,000 each. Each award funds 30 notional studentships delivered over at least six years across three …

Advanced evidence synthesis methodologies for environmental information. Funds up to two doctoral focal awards, each covering 30 notional studentships across three annual intakes.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.72–null 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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£8.1M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org