2026 to 2027 strategic Longer and Larger (sLoLa) outlines
Supports large, integrated team-based bioscience projects aiming for major breakthroughs in fundamental understanding of living systems within the BBSRC remit.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Outline submission) | February 2027 (Full proposal, invitation-only)
Funding Amounts: Minimum £2M (FEC) per project; BBSRC funds 80% FEC; projects up to 5 years; typically up to four awards/year.
Summary: Supports large, integrated team-based bioscience discovery projects aiming for major breakthroughs in fundamental understanding of living systems.
Key Information: Two-stage process (outline and full proposal); only invited applicants may submit full proposals.
Description
This funding opportunity supports ambitious, collaborative bioscience discovery research that requires a longer and larger scale than standard grants. Projects must aim for major conceptual advances in understanding living systems and be primarily within the remit of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). The scheme is designed for integrated team science, typically involving multiple departments or organizations, and should enhance UK bioscience capability and capacity. Proposals must justify the need for sLoLa-scale support and demonstrate strong coordination, synergy, and a strategic approach, including plans for public engagement and long-term legacy.
