2026 to 2027 strategic Longer and Larger (sLoLa) outlines supports bioscience research teams undertaking integrated discovery projects to transform understanding of living systems and strengthen UK capability.
BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode supports researchers pursuing curiosity-led biotechnology and biological research to advance understanding and generate new knowledge and discovery.
Mid-range equipment for biosciences research: ALERT 2026 supports UK bioscience researchers with shared instruments, pipelines and platforms to strengthen research capability and collaboration.
UKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026 supports researchers turning bioscience discoveries into products, services and solutions to deliver economic, societal or environmental benefits to the UK.
Bioinformatics and Biological Resources Fund (26BBR) supports bioscience researchers and technical professionals developing shared data, software and biological resources to advance UK bioscience research.
BBSRC new investigator award: applicant-led mode supports new investigators’ first major bioscience and biotechnology research projects to build independent research profiles and leadership.