NERC Urgency Funding
The NERC Urgency Funding from UK Research and Innovation supports rapid data collection and analysis following unexpected environmental events to advance environmental science.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: September 23, 2026 (full application deadline, 4:00pm UK time)
Funding Amounts: Up to £100,000 (80% FEC); project duration up to 1 year.
Summary: Enables rapid response research for urgent data collection and analysis following unexpected environmental events within NERC’s remit.
Key Information: Outline applications must be submitted within 4 weeks of the event; full application due within 10 working days of invitation.
Description
This opportunity, offered by UK Research and Innovation through the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), supports researchers aiming to respond rapidly to unexpected, transient environmental events such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, or other unforeseen natural phenomena. The funding is specifically for the swift collection of critical data and essential initial analysis at the onset of such events—before subsequent actions or occurrences can affect data quality or availability. Projects must focus on urgent data collection and initial analysis, with a clear plan for subsequent research phases.
