# BiodivFuture

**Funder:** NERC
**Budget:** Up to £375,000 total project FEC (NERC funds 80% FEC); requests above £312,500 FEC (£250,000 at 80%) need extra justification
**Duration:** Up to 36 months
**Consortium:** Required — transnational consortium with team members from at least 3 participating countries including 2 different EU member states or Horizon Europe associated countries
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (EPSS) → full proposal (EPSS), then UK applicants submit via UKRI Funding Service
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/biodiversa-2026-to-2027-novel-ecosystems-biodivfuture/
**Last updated:** 16 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint transnational call under Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) on novel ecosystems, biodiversity and socio-ecological consequences; UK component must fall within NERC remit. Requires transnational consortium; UK-funded projects join the NERC-Defra RESET programme and must engage with its reporting and events.

## Summary

BiodivFuture funds transnational research on novel ecosystems and their biodiversity and socio-ecological consequences, through a joint call under Biodiversa+. UK-based researchers can receive up to £375,000 total project cost (NERC covers 80% FEC) over up to 36 months, but must join a consortium spanning at least three countries including two EU member states or Horizon Europe associated countries. UK-funded projects also join the NERC-Defra RESET programme and take on its reporting and event obligations.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at UK institutions whose work falls within NERC's remit
- Applicants able to form a consortium with partners in at least 3 countries, including 2 EU or Horizon Europe associated countries
- Projects addressing novel ecosystems, biodiversity change or socio-ecological consequences
- Teams willing to participate in the NERC-Defra RESET programme's reporting and events

## Key dates

- Two-step process: pre-proposal then full proposal, dates published on the Biodiversa+ platform
- UK applicants submit the full proposal stage via the UKRI Funding Service
- Up to 36-month project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Secure your transnational consortium partners early, the 3-country, 2-EU-state rule is gating and cannot be fixed after pre-proposal.
- Requests above £250,000 at 80% FEC (£312,500 FEC) need extra justification, so scope the UK budget component carefully before the full proposal stage.
- Factor in RESET programme reporting and event commitments when planning UK work packages, as these are a condition of funding, not optional add-ons.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does BiodivFuture provide?

Up to £375,000 total project cost, with NERC funding 80% FEC; requests above £312,500 FEC need extra justification.

### How long can a BiodivFuture project run?

Up to 36 months.

### Is a consortium required for BiodivFuture?

Yes, applicants need a transnational consortium with team members from at least 3 participating countries, including 2 different EU member states or Horizon Europe associated countries.

### How many stages does the BiodivFuture application have?

Two stages, a pre-proposal followed by a full proposal, both submitted via EPSS, with UK applicants also submitting through the UKRI Funding Service.

### Will BiodivFuture run again next year?

No, it is listed as a one-off call.

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

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