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Work with Brazilian researchers – NERC-FAPESP lead agency
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The NERC, FAPESP lead agency agreement allows UK researchers to collaborate with researchers in São Paulo state, Brazil under existing NERC funding opportunities via a single, shared review process. UK institutions submit the primary application through standard NERC calls; Brazilian partners from FAPESP-eligible institutions are named co-investigators. This partnership route suits researchers pursuing environmental, earth system, and life science questions with bilateral expertise and data needs.
Details
| Funder | NERC |
| Consortium | Required — UK and Brazil (São Paulo state) researchers |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
UK-based researchers and researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil submit collaborative applications under existing NERC funding opportunities via a lead agency agreement with FAPESP. Single review process. UK institution eligibility applies.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-based researchers at NERC-eligible institutions
- •Research teams with a clear need for Brazilian co-investigator expertise or access to São Paulo field sites
- •Collaborators at FAPESP-eligible institutions in São Paulo state
- •Projects fitting existing NERC research domains (environmental science, atmospheric science, earth observation, biosciences)
Key Dates
- •Open continuously via existing NERC calls; apply according to the relevant host scheme deadline
- •Single-stage peer review integrated with NERC standard process
- •Project duration set by the host NERC funding opportunity
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Identify your NERC host scheme first (e.g. Standard Grant, Large Grant); the NERC-FAPESP agreement routes through existing calls, not a dedicated competition.
- ✓Confirm your Brazilian partner institution is FAPESP-eligible before drafting; São Paulo state coverage is stipulated by the lead agency deal.
- ✓Use the single-review-process advantage: frame the UK and Brazil roles as complementary expertise or logistics, not duplicated teams, to strengthen the integrated case for both funders.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the NERC-FAPESP lead agency collaboration?
Submit your application to the relevant NERC funding opportunity (Standard Grant, Large Grant, etc.) with Brazilian co-investigators named in the proposal. NERC and FAPESP conduct a single joint peer review.
Can I include researchers from anywhere in Brazil?
No, the lead agency agreement covers researchers in São Paulo state only. Check that your Brazilian partners are FAPESP-eligible before applying.
Is there a separate NERC-FAPESP deadline, or do I use the standard NERC schedule?
You apply through standard NERC deadline dates for the relevant host scheme; there is no separate lead agency deadline.
Will my proposal be reviewed twice, once by NERC and once by FAPESP?
No; the lead agency agreement means NERC and FAPESP share a single peer review process, reducing duplication and speeding decisions.
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