Opportunity status: Open
Funders: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Co-funders: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Funding type: Grant
Total fund: £8,144,000
Maximum award: £4,072,000
Publication date: 14 April 2026
Opening date: 15 April 2026 9:00am UK time
Closing date: 15 July 2026 4:00pm UK time
Apply for funding to deliver a doctoral focal award in environmental evidence synthesis.
Doctoral focal awards funded through this funding opportunity must equip the next generation of researchers with a robust foundation in advanced evidence synthesis methodologies, providing them with the skills to critically appraise, synthesise and communicate diverse sources of environmental information.
Funding is available to support up to two doctoral focal awards each in receipt of 30 notional studentships across three annual intakes.
A notification of intent must be completed by 27 May 2026 4:00pm UK time.