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Work with Brazilian researchers: NERC FAPESP lead agency

Collaborative natural environment research between UK and São Paulo researchers.

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This opportunity allows UK-based researchers and researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil to submit a collaborative application under existing NERC funding opportunities. Applications must be submitted under NERC’s pushing the frontiers scheme.

Collaborative research applications may be submitted in any disciplinary or interdisciplinary subject where the majority falls within the remit of bo

Collaborative research proposals in any area of the natural environment sciences within the remit of NERC and FAPESP are in scope. Applications must be submitted under NERC’s pushing the frontiers scheme and be within the scope of the NERC funding opportunity to which they apply. Subjects outside the remit of both agencies are not within scope.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
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.

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-72597Source: www.ukri.org