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
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. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.
Eligible UK researchers and organisations within BBSRC remit.
Projects must fit biological sciences or biotechnology priorities.
Research projects, staff, equipment, consumables, travel, and other justified research costs.
Up to GBP 2 million full economic cost; open with no fixed closing date.
Application deadline: See official call page.
Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.
Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.
Apply through the official UKRI opportunity page and follow BBSRC applicant-led grant guidance.
Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.