Opening up the Environment 2026

Funders: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Funding type: Grant
Total fund: £2,825,000
Maximum award: £706,250
Opening date: 2 September 2025
Closing date: 21 January 2026

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.

Find out more and apply.

Closing date: 21 Jan 2026