Work with US-based researchers on environmental science: NERC-NSF lead agency
UK Research and Innovation's NERC-NSF lead agency grant supports joint UK-US environmental science research through streamlined, collaborative proposals advancing interdisciplinary discovery.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals accepted anytime; submit Expression of Interest at least 3 months before intended full application)
Funding Amounts: NERC: up to £300,000 (100% FEC) for UK partners; NSF BIO: up to $500,000 for US partners; NSF GEO: no set cap but may be limited by NSF.
Summary: Supports collaborative environmental science research between UK and US teams, with joint proposals reviewed by NERC and NSF under a single process.
Key Information: Expression of Interest required before full application; proposals must fit both NERC and NSF GEO/BIO remits.
Description
This funding opportunity enables UK and US researchers to collaborate on environmental science projects, streamlining submission and review through a lead agency agreement between the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC, part of UKRI) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF). Researchers can submit joint proposals to either agency under existing funding schemes, ensuring projects align with the priorities of both NERC and the relevant NSF directorates (GEO or BIO). The initiative aims to strengthen transatlantic partnerships and advance interdisciplinary environmental science.
