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    GrantsEarly-Stage Environmental Research Funding 2026
    Open grant call

    Early-Stage Environmental Research Funding 2026

    Applications close
    41d
    12 Nov 2026 · in 6 weeks

    NERC-funded grants of £100,000-£200,000 available for innovative environmental research projects up to two years in duration.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 10 Sept 2026· 3 weeks agoviaUKRI
    Applications close
    41d
    12 Nov 2026 · in 6 weeks

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Funding
      est.£8,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Applications close
      12 Nov 2026
      41 days left
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Open

    41 days left to apply. Opened 3 weeks ago, closes 12 Nov 2026.

    10 Sept 2026Today12 Nov 2026

    Brief

    This funding opportunity supports early-stage, curiosity-driven environmental research projects with transformative potential. Eligible applicants can receive between £100,000 and £200,000 in funding, with NERC covering 80% of costs. Projects must be novel in nature, challenge existing scientific paradigms, and explore new lines of scientific inquiry. Research projects have a maximum duration of two years. This initiative is designed for researchers seeking to pursue innovative environmental studies that push the boundaries of current knowledge and have the potential to significantly advance the field.

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    ESRC Grow Awards for Researchers at Career Transition Points

    ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to support UK researchers building new capabilities, changing disciplines, or establishing independence during key career transitions.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    ESRC Curiosity-Driven Research Grants for Social Scientists

    ESRC funds curiosity-driven social science research projects led by individuals or small teams, offering up to £2 million (80% funded) for ambitious proposals lasting up to five years.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    NERC-Innovate UK ICURe Discover: Market Exploration for Climate Adaptation Research

    Nine-week online programme offering up to £2,500 for NERC researchers to explore commercial applications of climate adaptation research using lean startup methods.

    est.£2,500
    Published 15 Oct 2026
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    Experimental Medicine Studies on Gambling Disorder Mechanisms

    Funding for independent academic research using experimental medicine approaches to investigate the causal mechanisms of gambling disorder in human subjects.

    est.£10,000,000
    Published 8 Oct 2026
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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    exploring-the-frontiers-of-environmental-research-2026
    Sector
    Research & Innovation