NERC
NERC Large Grant
Outline proposals accepted up to six weeks before closing date; closing date not specified on page. Panel usually meets in March.
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Details
| Funder | NERC |
| Budget | 80% full economic cost (100% for equipment) |
| Application | 2-stage: outline proposal → full proposal (invited, at least 4 months before closing date) → interview panel |
| Frequency | Annual |
Eligibility & scope
Open to researchers at eligible UK research organisations across all NERC environmental science remit areas. Funded at 80% FEC (equipment at 100%). Projects must address big science questions via multidisciplinary work packages. Joint proposals across multiple organisations permitted; lead institution acts as coordinator. Submitted via Je-S system.
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