NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2026

NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2026 is a fellowship from UKRI / NERC. The call is focused on Environmental Science and is relevant to Early-career researchers based at eligible UK research organisations. Independent research fellowship for early-career environmental scientists. The opportunity is aimed at Early-career researchers based at eligible UK research organisations. The geographic or country focus is United Kingdom. Applicants should confirm detailed eligibility, institutional requirements, documents, and any country-specific conditions on the official opportunity page before applying. The supplied call record did not specify a fixed award amount. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm funding level, benefits, allowable costs, duration, and any co-funding or cost-share requirements. The listed deadline or key date is: 16 Jun 2026. Use the official opportunity page for current guidance, forms, application portal details, and deadline updates.

The opportunity is aimed at Early-career researchers based at eligible UK research organisations. The geographic or country focus is United Kingdom. Applicants should confirm detailed eligibility, institutional requirements, documents, and any country-specific conditions on the official opportunity page before applying.

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16 Jun 2026: 16 Jun 2026: Jun 16, 2026.

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.

Use the official opportunity page for current guidance, forms, application portal details, and deadline updates.

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.