Aviation Non-CO2 Climate Impacts Research 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects investigating aviation's non-CO2 climate impacts, including contrails, aerosols, and other environmental effects. Projects should focus on one or more of three key themes: (1) contrail and aerosol prediction and modeling, (2) sustainable aviation fuels and their environmental properties, or (3) decision-making support tools for industry and policymakers. The research aims to identify quantifiable climate benefits, evaluate mitigation options, and provide evidence to inform aviation industry practices and government climate policies. Maximum project duration is 14 months with funding up to £308,340 covering 80% of Fully Eligible Costs (FEC). Collaborative partnerships are encouraged to address this critical gap in aviation climate science.