This call aims to fund up to five grants for partnerships to deliver purposeful initiatives to increase the diversity of the NERC community (the research and innovation community that contributes to the diagnosis and cure of environmental challenges) and contribute to national influence and collaboration in the wider sectors that contribute to delivering NERC science now and in future.

Eligibility

• This funding opportunity is open to invited team members from successful stage one applications, as members of an inclusive leadership team. Members of the team may have changed from stage one of funding.
• The research council (NERC) is the lead funder for this funding opportunity, international researchers can apply as ‘project co-lead (international)’.
• Should include all other international collaborators (or UK partners not based at approved organizations) as project partners. This includes organizations from the business or financial sectors.

The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £706,250.

The application deadline is 21 January 2026 at 4:00 pm UK time.

https://www.fundsbeeline.com/funding/view_opportunity/OPP036796