NERC: Strategic capital call

27/07/2023

05/12/2023

Apply for funding to improve the environmental research landscape through new or improved equipment. The primary objective is to provide strategic investment in UK capital infrastructure and deliver a step change in research capability. Proposed assets will likely create or offer a novel addition or improvement to an existing capability and will fulfil strategic research needs beyond those aligned to individual research projects. Specifically, this funding opportunity will support the procurement of equipment. Amount note The full project cost can be between £350,000 and £750,000. NERC will fund 100% of the full economic cost for equipment only. Projects can be up to 36 months.

Applications are invited for capital assets which: enable significant and world class environmental research to be undertaken that would otherwise not have been possible and have the potential to stimulate innovation and economic impact support NERC’s environmental science remit and support the NERC delivery plan (see NERC’s environmental science remit) demonstrate a commitment to embed sustainability within the project in line with NERC’s commitment to sustainable research provide maximum positive impact over both short and long timescales. Have a useful life exceeding one year create or build upon a new capability rather than maintain or duplicate an existing capability, unless evidence is provided as to why this is appropriate

Applicant type Academic Institution; Government or Public Sector; Individuals: Early Career and Emerging in Field; Individuals: Mid-Career to Established in Field; Non-profit Eligibility Note This funding opportunity is open to research groups and individuals in the UK that work or propose to work within the NERC's remit. Limited submission Applicants are limited to 2 applications per institution.