Resilient economy and security through ecosystem transitions grants support researchers studying ecosystem change to anticipate risks, sustain ecosystem functions and strengthen societal resilience and security.
Applications are now closed: the opportunity status changed from Open to Closed, and the application link was removed.
Biodiversa+ 2026 to 2027: novel ecosystems (BiodivFuture) supports research teams studying ecosystem change and biodiversity benefits to advance equitable socio-ecological futures.
Exploring the frontiers of environmental research 2026 supports researchers testing novel, uncertain environmental science ideas to transform knowledge, capability or application.
Pushing the frontiers of environmental research supports individuals and research groups pursuing ambitious, curiosity-driven environmental science projects to unlock new knowledge and discoveries.
What Works Centre for a climate resilient UK supports an independent centre to generate, synthesise and mobilise evidence for practitioners and decision-makers to accelerate effective UK climate adaptation.
NERC-Innovate UK ICURe Discover programme supports researchers, technicians and students in exploring commercial uses of NERC-funded research to strengthen UK climate resilience.