Climate & environment grants

Invite-only full application stage for NERC Large Grants. Applicants must be based at UK research organisations eligible for NERC funding. Associated studentships may be available. Proposals must align with NERC's environmental science remit.

Novel ecosystems: biodiversity, socio-ecological consequence, listed under Biodiversa-plus on the ERA-LEARN call calendar. See the call guidance for funding, eligibility and consortium requirements.

Supports innovative, large-scale environmental science research tackling big questions not addressable through other NERC discovery science routes. Open to research groups and individuals at any career stage at eligible UK organisations. International co-leads permitted only from Norway (UKRI–RCN agreement) or via lead agency agreements (NSF/US, FAPESP/Brazil, FNR/Luxembourg). Invite-only at full-application stage.

Supports future-looking research and innovation on biodiversity and novel ecosystems, addressing drivers, biological responses, and trajectories of change in terrestrial, freshwater, marine and coastal realms worldwide, aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Horizon Europe Biodiversa+ Partnership call 'BiodivFuture' on novel ecosystems, biodiversity and socio-ecological dynamics; FWO funds Flemish universities and public research institutions via Fundamental Research (FO) or Strategic Basic Research (SBO) channels. SBO projects aimed at spin-off development are ineligible; FWO and BELSPO funding cannot be combined in the same consortium.

UKRI/EPSRC funding for speculative, high-risk research developing novel AI technologies, hardware, algorithms or systems that improve sustainability of future AI. Technology-led proposals only; majority non-technical (social science, policy, legal, ethics) applications excluded. Projects must start 1 February 2027; only UK-registered organisations may lead via the UKRI Funding Service.

Supports early-stage, curiosity-driven, high-risk environmental research projects lacking preliminary data, within NERC's research remit. Project lead must be UK-resident and affiliated with an eligible UK research organisation; international co-leads only accepted from Norway. Not for studentships, fellowships, equipment purchase, or training activities.

Supports transnational research and innovation projects fostering transformation towards a climate-neutral, sustainable, productive and competitive blue economy by 2030, aiming for a sustainable ocean by 2050.

Fourth joint transnational call under the Horizon Europe Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership, covering four priority areas on blue economy sustainability, digitalisation, bioresources and coastal resilience. FWO funds the Flemish subproject within the consortium under either Fundamental Research or SBO channels; researchers must hold an eligible appointment for the full project duration and SBO spin-off projects are excluded.

Part of the Nexa Lighthouse climate and health innovation programme co-led by AVPN and Grand Challenges Canada; funds locally-led innovations protecting people with cardiometabolic diseases from extreme heat in South Asia. Applications are managed via the Nexa/Grand Challenges Canada portal, not directly by Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Supports transnational research and/or innovation projects helping cities tackle urban challenges and transition towards a climate-neutral and resilient future.

Biodiversa+ Call 26/27 - “Novel ecosystems: biodiversity, socio-ecological consequences and future trajectories (BiodivFuture)” from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or

For students, young academics and researchers based in Armenia (residents or studying there) under 35 to attend international conferences, seminars, short courses or research trips abroad. Preference given to humanities, social sciences, environmental sustainability and climate change topics; fixed award amount paid in euros.

Strategic Research Council programme on strategic resources for the future, funding Finnish research consortia addressing resource sustainability.

Only applications submitted by an existing grant holder of the 'NNF Research Infrastructure Programme – Large Equipment and Facilities' are eligible; all other applications receive an administrative rejection. Applicant must hold a PhD. Natural/technical/computational science applications must show potential future applications in health or sustainability.

Supports establishment/maintenance of open-access research infrastructure in Denmark within NNF strategic focus areas (cardiometabolic disease, infections, stem cell medicine, food/sustainability, biomanufacturing, quantum tech) or fundamental research with future application potential. Applicant must hold a PhD and a time-unlimited senior position at a Danish university or not-for-profit research institution; infrastructure must be anchored at a Danish institution with 3-5 core collaborators.

Supports digital/AI-enabled medical devices (MDR/IVDR) at Innovation Maturity Level 6 aiming to reach IML 7, funding clinical validation, regulatory submission (CE-mark), product finalisation and market readiness. Commercialising entity must sign a Financial Sustainability Contribution Agreement.

Call for the second three-year funding period of Priority Programme SPP 2436 on CO2-neutral concrete research, covering alternative binders, renewable aggregates, and carbonation strategies. Proposals must be submitted in English solely via the DFG elan portal; each PI may be involved in only one proposal.

Grants to Danish universities or research institutions to support recruitment of top researchers (assistant/associate/full professor or clinical chair) within medical sciences, life sciences, sustainability, or natural and technical sciences. Funding is provided to the host institution for the candidate's establishment of an independent research group; recruiting institution must be Danish.

Postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers (PhD within 5 years) in natural and technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology, interdisciplinary with potential impact on human health or sustainability. Requires a confirmed ETH Zurich host PI and a Danish host institution employing the fellow; applicant must show association to the Danish research system.

Thematic DFF call on research on fertility (biological causes, environmental xenobiotics, prevention/treatment of reduced fertility, societal conditions affecting birth rates). Applicant and Co-PI must hold a PhD; application must be written in English; embedded PhD/postdoc scholarships allowed.

Supports future-oriented research on biodiversity and novel ecosystems, their socio-ecological dynamics and implications for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets, covering terrestrial, freshwater, marine and coastal environments.

Funds global evidence infrastructure hubs for evidence synthesis supporting health research/policy in Climate and Health, Infectious Disease, Mental Health or Discovery Research. Lead applicant must be based at an LMIC organisation (not mainland China); commercial organisations cannot be administering organisations; up to 5 awards expected.

Joint Biodiversa+ funding opportunity for transnational research on novel ecosystems, biodiversity and future trajectories; UK component must fall within NERC remit. UK project lead must be at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding; international researchers cannot be UK co-leads. Applications via Biodiversa+ EPSS platform; PhD studentships, international co-lead costs, and ship-time not funded.

Biodiversa+ European Partnership call addressing biodiversity and novel ecosystems; Swiss-based researchers can participate as part of a transnational consortium. Funded directly by participating national organisations.

Seeks organisations to act as national representatives strengthening healthcare innovation ecosystems in selected EIT Regional Innovation Scheme countries for 2027-2028, promoting EIT Health programmes and supporting local innovators and start-ups.

Open to research groups and individuals addressing significant environmental science questions within NERC's remit; welcomes multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research. International co-leads limited to Norway-based collaborators under UKRI-Research Council of Norway agreement; NSF, FAPESP, FNR Lead Agency routes available. Does not fund PhD studentship costs or data archival/curation.

Call for consortia to design and deliver a capacity-building programme for health innovation ecosystem actors in Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) regions, combining online learning, workshops, mentoring and study visits.

Promotes research-based innovation, demonstration and transition within environmentally friendly energy, petroleum, maritime and transport sectors.

Call for research-based innovation projects within the seafood industry, aiming to solve societal challenges in a climate-friendly manner. Open-ended application window.

Joint NWO–CNPq call for a bilateral Dutch–Brazilian consortium studying agriculture-biodiversity balance in the Cerrado; assessed on problem definition, impact, consortium quality and research quality. Applications submitted via NWO's ISAAC system; Brazilian project leaders contracted through CNPq's Plataforma Carlos Chagas.

Biodiversity research cofund partnership with impact on policy and society; Flemish applicants apply via FWO as part of a transnational consortium.

Open to research groups and individuals in environmental science for curiosity-driven, high-risk/high-reward research; must sit predominantly within NERC's remit. Does not fund PhD studentship costs or data archival services. International collaboration supported via Lead Agency agreements with NSF (US), FAPESP (Brazil), and FNR (Luxembourg).

Cofund partnership call to accelerate urban transitions towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient future. Requires transnational consortium of partner organisations under the Horizon Europe cofund partnership structure.

Cofund partnership supporting biodiversity research with impact on policy and society. Requires transnational consortium of partner organisations under the Horizon Europe cofund partnership structure.

Research action integrating climate-related exposures into human exposome studies, requiring SSH expertise and multidisciplinary approaches; proposals with clinical studies must submit a dedicated annex. International cooperation with under-represented regions is encouraged.

Supports UK-based researchers to respond rapidly to transient, unexpected environmental events (e.g. earthquakes, droughts, floods) requiring urgent data collection. Project partners fund their own involvement; overseas organisations not funded except specific costs for Norwegian co-leads. Only lead research organisation can submit via UKRI Funding Service.

Funds a new What Works Centre for climate resilience in the UK, requiring co-production with academic, government, industry and third sector stakeholders and at least one project co-lead from a UK business, third sector or government organisation. Projects must start by 1 August 2027 and run for 44 months; clinical trials and studentships are excluded.

Large multidisciplinary environmental science grants funded at 80% full economic cost (100% for equipment); UK research organisations only. Proposals must justify why a large grant is more appropriate than several standard grants, and may involve international collaboration components.

Funds urgent data collection and essential initial analysis following unexpected environmental events; PI must be UK-resident, employed at lecturer level or above at an eligible UK research organisation. Equipment over £10,000 not fundable; does not cover time-limited or foreseeable events.

Research actions on integrating climate-related factors into human exposome research, requiring SSH expertise involvement; proposals including clinical studies must submit a dedicated annex. Funded projects must join a cluster for joint networking activities and share data via the IHEN Data Catalogue.

Cofund partnership call accelerating urban transitions towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient future; Flemish applicants apply via FWO as part of a transnational consortium.

Biodiversa+ Call 2026 on novel ecosystems, biodiversity and socio-ecological consequences; international joint call requiring cross-border research consortium.

International call on novel ecosystems, addressing biodiversity socio-ecological consequences and future trajectories.

Doctoral and postdoctoral (junior/senior) fellowships for fundamental/strategic basic research in collection-based biodiversity and conservation, co-financed by Meise Botanic Garden. Only applications to regular FWO doctoral/postdoctoral calls where Meise Botanic Garden agreed to act as additional host institute, and which were approved by FWO but not financed, are eligible.