Understanding Aviation's Non-CO2 Climate Impacts

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects investigating the climate effects of aviation beyond carbon dioxide emissions, including contrails, nitrogen oxides, and other atmospheric impacts. The research will identify mitigation strategies and quantify potential climate benefits, directly informing policy decisions for industry stakeholders and government agencies. Up to six projects will be selected for funding from a total budget of £2,312,550. The program is administered by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) in partnership with the UK Department for Transport and Department for Business and Trade. This is an ideal opportunity for research teams with expertise in atmospheric science, aviation engineering, climate modeling, or related fields to contribute evidence-based solutions for reducing aviation's environmental impact.