Grant opportunity

Large Grant Outlines February 2026

Outline-stage opportunity; full funding opportunity expected in August 2026 for invited applicants.

Pre-announcementPre-announcementOutline StageEnvironmental ScienceCritical TechnologiesAIEngineering BiologyQuantumUnited KingdomResearch fundingUpcoming call
Funder
UKRI / NERC-related call
Full call opens August 2026 for invited applicants
Full call opens August 2026 for invited applicants: Aug 1, 2026
Award
Large grant funding; full details to be confirmed at full stage
Applicant
Invited applicants following outline stage
Discipline
Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
Region
United Kingdom
Posted
Jun 16, 2026

Call summary

Overview

Large Grant Outlines February 2026 is a pre-announcement / outline stage from UKRI / NERC-related call. Outline-stage opportunity; full funding opportunity expected in August 2026 for invited applicants.

Who can apply

Invited applicants following outline stage

What it supports

  • Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
  • United Kingdom
  • Pre-announcement / Outline Stage

Funding and duration

  • Large grant funding; full details to be confirmed at full stage

Full call opens August 2026 for invited applicants

Full call opens August 2026 for invited applicants: Aug 1, 2026

How to apply

Track invited application instructions and August 2026 full call.

Call details

Source-based overview

Outline-stage opportunity; full funding opportunity expected in August 2026 for invited applicants. The opportunity is offered by UKRI / NERC-related call. It supports Environmental research; critical technologies; large grants. The recorded eligibility focus is: Invited applicants following outline stage. The recorded deadline or key date is Full call opens August 2026 for invited applicants. Applicants should use the official page for final eligibility, required documents, funding conditions and submission instructions.

Eligibility

Invited applicants following outline stage

Funding and benefits

Large grant funding; full details to be confirmed at full stage

Themes and supported activities

Environment, Climate and Natural Resources

United Kingdom

Pre-announcement / Outline Stage

Deadline and timeline

Full call opens August 2026 for invited applicants: Full call opens August 2026 for invited applicants: Aug 1, 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

Track invited application instructions and August 2026 full call.

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.