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.
Withdrawn applications can now count as new submissions if withdrawn before outcomes or assessment feedback, including reviewer comments, are shared; previously, the exemption required withdrawal before any assessment. Applications withdrawn after that feedback is shared now fall under the ban on uninvited resubmissions if unchanged or only minimally changed.
BBSRC new investigator award: applicant-led mode supports new investigators’ first major bioscience and biotechnology research projects to build independent research profiles and leadership.
Early independence: BBSRC fellowships: full stage supports researchers developing independence, funding bioscience research, training and career development to establish a research niche and build leadership.
Bioinformatics and Biological Resources Fund (26BBR) supports bioscience researchers and technical professionals developing shared data, software and biological resources to advance UK bioscience research.
MRC: research grant: applicant-led supports research teams pursuing discovery and early translational studies to understand human health and disease, improve diagnosis, advance treatment and prevent illness.
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.