Funding

Apply for funding to deliver activities to increase the diversity of the UK environmental science community.

You must be:

• based at a UK research organisation eligible for Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding
• in a role that meets individual eligibility requirements

The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £706,250. We will fund 80% of the FEC.

The award is for 24 months.

You can only apply for this funding opportunity if we have invited you to do so following a successful application to Opening up the Environment 2025 (hereafter termed ‘stage one’).

Before applying for funding, check the following:

• NERC eligibility guidance for applicants
• eligibility of your organisation

To lead a project, you must be based at an eligible organisation. Check if your organisation is eligible.

Find out more and apply