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Biological Influence on Ocean Carbon (BIO-Carbon)

Biological Influence on Ocean Carbon: Novel Modelling Approaches

Offers funding for United Kingdom researchers developing novel ocean carbon models in deep, open water systems and climate-relevant science.

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The Biological Influence on Ocean Carbon: Novel Modelling Approaches 2026 is a targeted NERC call co-funded with NASA's EXPORTS (Export Processes in the Ocean from RemoTe Sensing) programme. It seeks new computational models of the biological processes that drive carbon storage and export in the open ocean, specifically in water columns above the deep ocean floor (seafloor depth greater than 1,000…

Novel modelling of biological processes driving ocean carbon storage for BIO-Carbon and NASA EXPORTS programmes. Must address open ocean water columns beyond continental shelf breaks, seafloor depth >1,000m.

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.1–24 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.£1M

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