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Comparing and improving biological carbon storage in multiple global models
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This NERC call funds research comparing and improving how global climate and carbon-cycle models represent biological carbon storage across multiple systems. The call requires a UK lead institution with the option to include US team members, making it ideal for researchers bridging terrestrial and marine carbon science. Projects will enhance the accuracy of carbon-storage predictions critical to climate policy and emissions forecasting.
Details
| Funder | NERC |
| Consortium | Required — UK lead with optional US team members |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Who Should Apply
- •UK-based research teams with lead institution in the United Kingdom
- •Researchers with expertise in carbon cycling, terrestrial or marine biogeochemistry, or climate modelling
- •Teams combining experimental, observational, and modelling capacity
- •Applicants interested in multi-model intercomparison frameworks
Key Dates
- •First listed on Grantsby 2 April 2026; check NERC website for formal deadline
- •Consortium structure: mandatory UK lead, optional US partners
- •Project duration to be confirmed on NERC website
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Emphasise the multi-model comparison angle, NERC values work that improves model representation across multiple frameworks, not validation of a single code.
- ✓Include a US co-investigator letter if your team has transatlantic collaborators; this strengthens the global model scope and demonstrates existing partnerships.
- ✓Frame carbon storage in policy context: link model improvements to climate commitments or emissions-reduction targets that motivate the research.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of institutions can lead a NERC biological carbon storage grant?
UK research institutions can serve as the lead; US team members may participate as collaborators but not as lead institution.
Can I apply if my institution is outside the UK?
No, this call requires a UK lead institution, though non-UK researchers can participate as co-investigators.
Does the call fund terrestrial and marine carbon research equally?
Yes, the call compares biological carbon storage across multiple global models, which may span terrestrial, marine, and mixed systems.
Summary generated by AI based on published grant information. Always verify details on the funder's website.
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