# Environmental Sciences Global Partnerships Seedcorn Fund 2026

**Funder:** UKRI (NERC)
**Consortium:** Required — new international partnership with at least one non-UK partner
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/environmental-sciences-global-partnerships-seedcorn-fund-2026/
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026

## Eligibility & scope

NERC seedcorn fund for UK researchers to establish new sustainable international partnerships in environmental sciences. Applicants must demonstrate a new primary international partner bringing expertise not available in the UK. Co-funding options available with FAPESP (Brazil) or NSTC (Taiwan).

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