Biodiversa+ 2026 to 2027: novel ecosystems (BiodivFuture)
Biodiversa+ 2026 to 2027: novel ecosystems (BiodivFuture) supports research teams studying ecosystem change and biodiversity benefits to advance equitable socio-ecological futures.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: November 10, 2026 (Mandatory pre-proposal) | April 16, 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to £375,000 full economic cost across all UK partners; NERC funds 80% for up to 36 months
Summary: Supports transnational research on novel ecosystems, biodiversity change, and equitable socio-ecological futures.
Key Information: Consortia must span at least three participating countries, including two EU member states or Horizon Europe associated countries.
Description
BiodivFuture is the Biodiversa+ 2026–2027 joint call, co-funded by the European Commission, with UK participation supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It funds future-looking research and innovation on novel ecosystems, their socio-ecological dynamics, and trajectories of change linked to the sustainability goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Research may cover terrestrial, freshwater, marine, and coastal environments anywhere in the world.
The call seeks novel, high-quality transnational research using holistic, systemic, and integrated approaches, with potential for societal and political impact. Projects investigate drivers, biological responses, opportunities, risks, and trade-offs associated with ecosystem change. Its three themes address ecosystem functioning, future pathways under uncertainty, and equitable sharing of biodiversity benefits. UK-funded projects form part of the wider NERC-Defra RESET programme.
