# BBSRC New Investigator Scheme (Responsive Mode)

**Funder:** BBSRC
**Budget:** Up to £2M
**Duration:** Up to 5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage: assessed on research potential rather than track record
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/bbsrc-standard-research-grant/
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For early-career researchers who have not previously received competitively obtained funding as PI that included postdoctoral research assistant staff costs. Must meet standard BBSRC eligibility (UK-resident, lecturer-level post). The previous 3-year time limit has been removed. Assessed on research potential rather than track record.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/bbsrc-new-investigator-scheme-responsive-mode-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.