Research Infrastructure Renewal - Environmental Science

This funding opportunity supports targeted capital investment to renew, replace, and enhance existing research infrastructure and facility capabilities for environmental science. Funding is available to UK-based research organisations for projects that will demonstrably benefit the wider research community. Award amounts range from £300,000 to £1,000,000 for projects with a duration of 3 to 12 months. NERC (Natural Environment Research Council) will fund 100% of full economic cost. Applicants must be based at eligible UK research organisations and must demonstrate readiness for delivery. Projects are expected to commence by 1 February 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for institutions looking to upgrade or expand their environmental research capabilities with full funding support.