Grant opportunity
NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2026
Early independence fellowship; UKRI states applications must be received by 16 June 2026.
- Funder
- UKRI / Natural Environment Research Council
- June 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UK
- June 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UK: Jun 16, 2026
- Award
- See linked call page
- Applicant
- UK eligible research organisations
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- Europe
- Posted
- Feb 25, 2026
Call summary
Overview
NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2026 is a fellowship from UKRI / Natural Environment Research Council. Early independence fellowship; UKRI states applications must be received by 16 June 2026.
Who can apply
UK eligible research organisations
What it supports
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Europe
- Fellowship
Funding and duration
- See linked call page
June 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UK
June 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UK: Jun 16, 2026
How to apply
Use the linked call page to confirm current requirements and complete the application.
Call details
Source-based overview
NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2026 is listed as a fellowship from UKRI / Natural Environment Research Council. Early independence fellowship; UKRI states applications must be received by 16 June 2026. The opportunity is relevant for UK eligible research organisations. The recorded status is Closing / just closed. The recorded deadline or key date is June 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UK. Applicants should review the linked call page for the final eligibility rules, submission documents, timing, funding conditions and application route.
Eligibility
UK eligible research organisations
Funding and benefits
See linked call page
Themes and supported activities
Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
Europe
Fellowship
Deadline and timeline
June 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UK: June 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UK: Jun 16, 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
Use the linked call page to confirm current requirements and complete the application.
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.