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    GrantsBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Grant (Investigator-Led)
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    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Grant (Investigator-Led)

    Applications closed
    1 Aug 2026
    11 weeks ago

    Continuous funding for investigator-led biotechnology and biological sciences research projects up to £2 million (80% BBSRC funding).

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 1 May 2026· 5 months agoviaUKRI
    Applications closed
    1 Aug 2026
    11 weeks ago
    Applications close passed on 1 Aug 2026.

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    4 fields
    • Funding
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Applications closed
      1 Aug 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Closed for applications on 1 Aug 2026. Published 5 months ago.

    1 May 2026Today1 Aug 2026

    Brief

    This funding scheme from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) supports investigator-led research projects across all areas of biotechnology and biological sciences. Eligible funding areas include research projects, equipment, facilities, infrastructure, and research networks. Projects may request up to £2 million in full economic cost (FEC), with BBSRC providing 80% funding and applicants responsible for the remaining 20%. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed closing deadline, allowing researchers flexibility in submission timing. This scheme is designed for researchers seeking to lead innovative, excellence-driven research initiatives within BBSRC's scientific scope.

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    Building Collaborative Communities for Data Service Professionals

    Funding up to £280,000 to establish collaborative networks of data professionals sharing knowledge and improving services for social science researchers.

    est.£2,000,000
    Published 11 Jan 2027
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    ESRC Grow Awards for Career Development in Social Science Research

    ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to help social science researchers advance their careers through skills development, methodological training, and independence-building over 18-60 months.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    ESRC Explore Awards for Innovative Social Science Research

    ESRC Explore Awards fund ambitious, innovative social science research projects up to £2 million for UK-based individuals and small research teams over five years.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    BBSRC Mid-Range Equipment Grants for Biosciences Research 2026

    BBSRC funding scheme offering £200,000-£1,500,000 grants for UK research organisations to purchase mid-range biosciences equipment that supports collaboration and aligns with BBSRC research priorities.

    est.£13,000,000
    Published 22 Oct 2026
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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    bbsrc-standard-research-grant-applicant-led-mode
    BB
    Funding body
    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation