Pre-announcement: Opening up the Environment 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 £708,750. We will fund 80% of the FEC.

The award is for 24 months.

Find out more about the award.

Closing date: 26 Jan 2026