BBSRC
Standard Research Grant
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The BBSRC Standard Research Grant funds investigator-led biotechnology and biological research (covering plants, microbes, animals, humans, and tools/technology) up to £2 million over five years. Applicants must be UK-resident lecturers or equivalent at UK HEIs, research council institutes, or UKRI-approved independent research organisations; a UK, Brazil partnership is mandatory, with UK PI at a BBSRC-eligible institution and Brazilian partners at FAPESP-eligible institutions in São Paulo. BBSRC covers 80% of full economic costs; the host organisation funds the remaining 20%.
Details
| Funder | BBSRC |
| Budget | Up to £2 million |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Consortium | Optional — industrial partners encouraged, with formal industrial partnership award or stand-alone LINK options available |
| Application | Single stage, application via UK Research and Innovation Funding Service (previously Je-S) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Investigator-led responsive mode funding for biotechnology and bioscience research (plants, microbes, animals/humans, tools and technology). Applicants must be resident in UK for 183+ days/year and hold a lecturer-equivalent post at an eligible UK organisation; BBSRC funds 80% of full economic costs. Includes a New Investigator scheme for early-career researchers and a joint scheme with FAPESP (Brazil) for collaborative proposals.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-resident researchers at lecturer-equivalent level or above
- •Staff at UK HEIs, research council institutes, or UKRI-approved independent research organisations
- •Investigators with active Brazilian collaborators at FAPESP-eligible institutions in São Paulo
- •Biotechnology and biological research projects spanning plants, microbes, animals, humans, or research tools
- •Teams prepared to establish formal consortium governance and submit in English via UKRI Funding Service
Key Dates
- •Annual call with responsive mode deadlines; check UKRI Funding Service for next round dates
- •Single-stage written evaluation
- •Up to five-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The Brazil partnership is gating, confirm your FAPESP contact's institutional eligibility (São Paulo only) before drafting; misaligned partners cause desk rejection.
- ✓Budget for the 20% in-kind or cash co-contribution from your host institution early; late cost-sharing can derail submission.
- ✓BBSRC funds 80% of full economic costs; include transparent costings for staff, equipment, and travel across both countries to avoid post-award negotiation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget cap for the BBSRC Standard Research Grant?
Up to £2 million per project.
Who can apply for the BBSRC Standard Research Grant?
UK-resident researchers at lecturer-equivalent level or above, hosted at a UK HEI, research council institute, or UKRI-approved independent research organisation, with mandatory Brazilian partners at FAPESP-eligible institutions.
How long is the BBSRC Standard Research Grant?
Up to five years.
Is the BBSRC Standard Research Grant annual?
Yes, it runs on an annual cycle with responsive mode deadlines listed in the call timeline on the UKRI Funding Service.
What percentage of costs does BBSRC fund?
BBSRC funds 80% of full economic costs; the host organisation must contribute or cost-share the remaining 20%.
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