BBSRC-NSF/BIO lead agency scheme - work with US researchers

20/07/2023

27/09/2023

This funding opportunity allows US and UK researchers to submit a single collaborative proposal that will undergo a single review process by the lead agency, on behalf of both NSF/BIO and BBSRC. In 2023 to 2024, proposals will be accepted for UK and US collaborative projects in the areas of intersection between NSF/BIO and BBSRC as set out in the notice of intentions. Proposals must address the priorities of both BBSRC and participating NSF/BIO divisions. You must provide a clear rationale for the need for a US and UK collaboration, including the unique expertise and synergy that the collaborating groups will bring to the project. The lead agency opportunity does not represent new funding. Proposals will be assessed in competition with all others submitted to the priority areas and agency programs identified in this call and outcomes will be subject to both success in merit review and the availability of funds from both BBSRC and NSF/BIO. The full economic cost of your project, including the UK and US components, can be up to £2 million. BBSRC will fund 80% of the full economic cost for the UK component.

You are invited to submit proposals under one of the following research themes: - Synthetic cells and cellular systems - Synthetic microbial communities - Biological informatics - Understanding host-microbe Interactions.

Applicant type Individuals: Early Career and Emerging in Field; Individuals: Mid-Career to Established in Field Eligibility Note Institutions and researchers normally eligible for BBSRC funding include, but are not limited to: higher education institutions strategically funded institutes eligible independent research organisations public sector research establishments Applications from organisations or individuals that are not eligible will be rejected without reference to peer review. US partners must be eligible for NSF/BIO funding. Applicants based in other countries are not eligible to apply.