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    GrantsBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Grant (Investigator-Led)
    Closed grant

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Grant (Investigator-Led)

    Applications closed
    1 Aug 2026
    8 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· 4 months agoviaUKRI
    Applications closed
    1 Aug 2026
    8 weeks ago
    Applications close passed on 1 Aug 2026.

    Decision brief

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

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Closed for applications on 1 Aug 2026. Published 4 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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    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    Experimental Medicine Studies on Gambling Disorder Mechanisms

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    est.£10,000,000
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    MRC Centre of Research Excellence Funding - Round 5 Outline Applications

    Apply for up to £26.25 million in MRC funding over 14 years to establish a centre of research excellence addressing complex health challenges.

    est.£50,000,000
    Published 1 Oct 2026
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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    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