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    GrantsBBSRC New Investigator Award for Early-Career Researchers
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    BBSRC New Investigator Award for Early-Career Researchers

    Applications closed
    1 Aug 2026
    11 weeks ago

    BBSRC funding of up to £2 million available for newly appointed university lecturers to lead their first major biotechnology and biological sciences research projects over five years.

    🇬🇧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 grant scheme supports excellent investigator-led research in biotechnology and biological sciences. It is specifically designed for newly employed university lecturers and equivalent researchers to secure their first major research funding. Eligible researchers can obtain grants of up to £2 million (covering 80% of Full Economic Cost) for research projects lasting up to five years. This opportunity enables early-career academics to establish independent research programs and build their research portfolios in UK higher education institutions.

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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
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    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
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    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-new-investigator-award-applicant-led-mode
    BB
    Funding body
    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation