Grant opportunity
Translate environmental science outputs into impact
Proof-of-concept funding to translate environmental science outputs into impact through partnerships, application, and user engagement.
- Funder
- Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
- Deadline
- May 13, 2026
- Award
- GBP 250,000
- Applicant
- Research Team
- Discipline
- Climate and Energy
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Proof-of-concept funding to help researchers translate environmental science into practical impact.
Who can apply
- UK-based researchers eligible for NERC funding.
- Projects should build from environmental science outputs and involve users or partners where relevant.
What it supports
- Translation, impact development, partnership activity, user engagement, and proof-of-concept work.
Funding and duration
Up to GBP 250,000.
Application deadline
May 13, 2026
How to apply
Apply through the official UKRI opportunity page and follow the NERC guidance.
Call details
About the opportunity
Proof-of-concept funding to help researchers translate environmental science into practical impact.
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) lists this opportunity for Research Team, Climate and Energy, United Kingdom.
This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Climate and Energy grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in United Kingdom contexts.
Eligibility
UK-based researchers eligible for NERC funding.
Projects should build from environmental science outputs and involve users or partners where relevant.
Funding and benefits
Up to GBP 250,000.
Themes and supported activities
Translation, impact development, partnership activity, user engagement, and proof-of-concept work.
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: May 13, 2026.
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 the NERC 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.