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BiodivFuture

Up to £375,000 total project FEC (NERC funds 80% FEC); requests above £312,500 FEC (£250,000 at 80%) need extra justificationUp to 36 months

Two-step: pre-proposal deadline then full proposal; see Biodiversa+ platform for dates

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BiodivFuture funds transnational research on novel ecosystems and their biodiversity and socio-ecological consequences, through a joint call under Biodiversa+. UK-based researchers can receive up to £375,000 total project cost (NERC covers 80% FEC) over up to 36 months, but must join a consortium spanning at least three countries including two EU member states or Horizon Europe associated countries. UK-funded projects also join the NERC-Defra RESET programme and take on its reporting and event obligations.

Details

Funder NERC
Budget Up to £375,000 total project FEC (NERC funds 80% FEC); requests above £312,500 FEC (£250,000 at 80%) need extra justification
Duration Up to 36 months
Consortium Required — transnational consortium with team members from at least 3 participating countries including 2 different EU member states or Horizon Europe associated countries
Application 2-stage: pre-proposal (EPSS) → full proposal (EPSS), then UK applicants submit via UKRI Funding Service
Frequency One-off
Eligible countries GB

Eligibility & scope

Joint transnational call under Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) on novel ecosystems, biodiversity and socio-ecological consequences; UK component must fall within NERC remit. Requires transnational consortium; UK-funded projects join the NERC-Defra RESET programme and must engage with its reporting and events.

Who Should Apply

  • •Researchers at UK institutions whose work falls within NERC's remit
  • •Applicants able to form a consortium with partners in at least 3 countries, including 2 EU or Horizon Europe associated countries
  • •Projects addressing novel ecosystems, biodiversity change or socio-ecological consequences
  • •Teams willing to participate in the NERC-Defra RESET programme's reporting and events

Key Dates

  • •Two-step process: pre-proposal then full proposal, dates published on the Biodiversa+ platform
  • •UK applicants submit the full proposal stage via the UKRI Funding Service
  • •Up to 36-month project duration

Tips for Applicants

  • ✓Secure your transnational consortium partners early, the 3-country, 2-EU-state rule is gating and cannot be fixed after pre-proposal.
  • ✓Requests above £250,000 at 80% FEC (£312,500 FEC) need extra justification, so scope the UK budget component carefully before the full proposal stage.
  • ✓Factor in RESET programme reporting and event commitments when planning UK work packages, as these are a condition of funding, not optional add-ons.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding does BiodivFuture provide?

Up to £375,000 total project cost, with NERC funding 80% FEC; requests above £312,500 FEC need extra justification.

How long can a BiodivFuture project run?

Up to 36 months.

Is a consortium required for BiodivFuture?

Yes, applicants need a transnational consortium with team members from at least 3 participating countries, including 2 different EU member states or Horizon Europe associated countries.

How many stages does the BiodivFuture application have?

Two stages, a pre-proposal followed by a full proposal, both submitted via EPSS, with UK applicants also submitting through the UKRI Funding Service.

Will BiodivFuture run again next year?

No, it is listed as a one-off call.

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