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Large Grant full applications: November 2026

Funding for large-scale environmental science research projects.

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This funding supports innovative, large-scale and complex research tackling big environmental science questions that cannot be addressed through other discovery science funding opportunities.

Applications can cover any area of environmental science, provided it is predominantly within a research area or subject associated with NERC’s remit. Pure, applied, technology-led or policy-driven research …

In scope: innovative, large-scale and complex research tackling big environmental science questions; any area of environmental science predominantly within a research area or subject associated with NERC’s remit; multidisciplinary applications that cross into other research areas; pure, applied, technology-led or policy-driven research addressing clearly defined research questions. Out of scope: work that can be addressed through other discovery science funding opportunities.

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.5 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£25M

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