Grant opportunity
BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode
Applicant-led funding for excellent research across the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council remit.
- Funder
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
- Deadline
- See official call page
- Award
- Up to GBP 2 million FEC; open with no closing date
- Applicant
- Faculty
- Discipline
- Biomedical Sciences
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Applicant-led BBSRC research funding for excellent biotechnology and biological sciences research.
Who can apply
- Eligible UK researchers and organisations within BBSRC remit.
- Projects must fit biological sciences or biotechnology priorities.
What it supports
- Research projects, staff, equipment, consumables, travel, and other justified research costs.
Funding and duration
Up to GBP 2 million full economic cost; open with no fixed closing date.
Application deadline
See official call page
How to apply
Apply through the official UKRI opportunity page and follow BBSRC applicant-led grant guidance.
Call details
About the opportunity
Applicant-led BBSRC research funding for excellent biotechnology and biological sciences research.
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) lists this opportunity for Faculty, Biomedical Sciences, United Kingdom.
This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Biomedical Sciences grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in United Kingdom contexts.
Eligibility
Eligible UK researchers and organisations within BBSRC remit.
Projects must fit biological sciences or biotechnology priorities.
Funding and benefits
Up to GBP 2 million full economic cost; open with no fixed closing date.
Themes and supported activities
Research projects, staff, equipment, consumables, travel, and other justified research costs.
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: See official call page.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Apply through the official UKRI opportunity page and follow BBSRC applicant-led grant guidance.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.