NERC
Resilient Economy and Security through Ecosystem Transitions
4:00pm UK time. Non-mandatory notification of intent by 16 September 2026 at 4:00pm UK time.
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NERC's Resilient Economy and Security through Ecosystem Transitions call funds research on ecosystem changes that support economic resilience and national security. The call is open to UK research organisations and targets three defined research themes addressing natural-capital shifts and their societal impact. Applications are submitted via the UKRI Funding Service, and access to NERC marine facilities or BAS Antarctic logistics requires pre-approval.
Details
| Funder | NERC |
| Deadline | 22 October 2026 |
| Application | 2-stage: optional notification of intent (16 Sep 2026) → full application (22 Oct 2026) |
Eligibility & scope
NERC/UKRI call addressing ecosystem transitions for resilient economy and security. Applications submitted via UKRI Funding Service (not Je-S). Only the lead research organisation may submit. NERC marine facilities and BAS Antarctic logistics support require separate pre-approval processes. Proposals must address one of three stated research themes.
Who Should Apply
- •Research teams hosted at UK eligible research organisations
- •Researchers working on ecosystem transitions and natural-capital themes
- •Teams planning to use NERC marine facilities or BAS Antarctic logistics (must seek pre-approval early)
- •Proposals addressing one of the three stated research themes
Key Dates
- •Notification of intent (non-mandatory): 16 September 2026 at 4:00pm UK time
- •Full application deadline: 22 October 2026 at 4:00pm UK time
- •Two-stage process with optional pre-notification
Tips for Applicants
- ✓If your proposal involves NERC marine facilities or BAS Antarctic logistics, initiate pre-approval conversations with the facilities team well before 16 September, these are gating items and cannot be rushed.
- ✓Submit through UKRI Funding Service, not Je-S; verify your host organisation's registration status now to avoid last-minute login issues.
- ✓The three research themes are mandatory framing; ensure your proposal maps explicitly to one of them and explains the economic resilience or security angle clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for the NERC Resilient Economy and Security call?
The full application deadline is 22 October 2026 at 4:00pm UK time; notification of intent is optional and due 16 September 2026 at 4:00pm UK time.
Who can apply to the NERC Resilient Economy call?
UK research organisations that are eligible UKRI applicants; only the lead research organisation may submit the application.
Do I need to notify NERC of my intent to apply?
Notification of intent by 16 September 2026 is optional but can help identify any eligibility issues early.
What if I need to use NERC marine facilities or BAS Antarctic logistics?
Separate pre-approval is required for these facilities; contact the relevant facility team before your application deadline.
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