BBSRC (UKRI)
Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases (EEID) 2020
No deadline stated; applications submitted via NSF — contact UKRI-BBSRC Programme Officer to confirm eligibility before applying
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The Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases (EEID) call funds international consortium research on the ecological, evolutionary, and social drivers of infectious disease transmission across humans, animals, and plants. UK applicants, in partnership with US investigators and optional colleagues from Israel and China, can access BBSRC funding through a coordinated submission process led by the US PI via NSF. This is a unique transdisciplinary scheme emphasizing quantitative and computational approaches to pathogen dynamics, with particular interest in coronavirus research.
Details
| Funder | BBSRC (UKRI) |
| Consortium | Required — must include at least one UK and one US investigator; researchers from Israel and/or China may also be included |
| Application | Single stage: US PI leads submission through NSF; UK component costed on Je-S and forwarded as supplementary document to US PI |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
International transdisciplinary research on ecological, evolutionary, and social drivers of infectious disease transmission (humans, animals, plants). UK component funded by BBSRC on behalf of UKRI (EPSRC, ESRC, NERC, MRC). Must include UK and US investigators; proposals submitted through NSF. Focus on quantitative/computational pathogen transmission dynamics; coronavirus proposals encouraged. UK applicants must contact BBSRC Programme Officer before applying.
Who Should Apply
- •UK researchers co-leading a consortium that includes a US investigator
- •Transdisciplinary teams spanning ecology, evolution, social science, and/or quantitative modelling of pathogen transmission
- •Researchers interested in coronavirus epidemiology and transmission dynamics
- •Established investigators with access to international networks and institutional support for joint grants
Key Dates
- •Single-stage application: US PI submits through NSF; UK component costed separately on Je-S and forwarded as supplementary document
- •UK applicants must contact the BBSRC Programme Officer before submitting to confirm eligibility and grant framework
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Contact the BBSRC Programme Officer early, there is no published deadline, and eligibility rules around consortium composition and funding mechanisms are non-standard; clarification ahead of effort is essential.
- ✓The US PI drives submission through NSF; UK co-investigators must ensure the US lead understands BBSRC's Je-S costing and supplementary document requirements to avoid delays.
- ✓Frame your proposal around quantitative or computational transmission dynamics; the funder signals strong interest in mechanistic modelling of pathogen spread and is especially keen on coronavirus-related work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to the EEID call?
UK researchers as co-investigators in an international consortium that must include at least one US investigator; researchers from Israel and/or China may also be included. The US PI leads the NSF submission.
Do I need a consortium to apply to EEID?
Yes, consortia are required and must include at least one UK and one US investigator.
How do UK applicants submit to EEID?
The US PI submits through NSF; UK applicants cost their component on Je-S and provide it as a supplementary document to the US PI. UK applicants should contact the BBSRC Programme Officer before starting to confirm eligibility.
What research topics are in scope for EEID?
Ecological, evolutionary, and social drivers of infectious disease transmission, with emphasis on quantitative and computational pathogen dynamics; coronavirus proposals are particularly encouraged.
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