# NERC Large Grant

**Funder:** NERC
**Budget:** 80% full economic cost (100% for equipment)
**Application:** 2-stage: outline proposal → full proposal (invited, at least 4 months before closing date) → interview panel
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/nerc-large-grant/
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to researchers at eligible UK research organisations across all NERC environmental science remit areas. Funded at 80% FEC (equipment at 100%). Projects must address big science questions via multidisciplinary work packages. Joint proposals across multiple organisations permitted; lead institution acts as coordinator. Submitted via Je-S system.

---

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