Biodiversa+ 2026 to 2027: novel ecosystems (BiodivFuture)
The Biodiversa+ 2026 to 2027: novel ecosystems (BiodivFuture) grant funds international research on the science, dynamics, and societal impacts of novel ecosystems, led by UK Research and Innovation.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: April 16, 2027 (Full proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £375,000 (FEC) per UK project over 36 months; NERC funds 80% of FEC; minimum UK award £375,000; total UK fund £3,750,000.
Summary: Funds international, multidisciplinary research on the dynamics, impacts, and future of novel ecosystems and biodiversity, with a focus on policy-relevant outcomes.
Key Information: UK applicants must join transnational consortia (min. 3 countries); pre-proposal required before full proposal.
Description
This grant supports UK-based researchers collaborating in international teams to investigate the dynamics, drivers, and societal impacts of novel ecosystems and biodiversity. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary, transnational research that advances understanding of ecosystem functioning, pathways to novel ecosystems, and equitable sharing of biodiversity benefits. Projects should align with the sustainability goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and aim to inform policy and societal transformation. The call is part of the European Biodiversity Partnership (Biodiversa+) and is co-funded by NERC and the European Commission.
