BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode (Grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Award
Up to £2m
Deadline
Closes 29 April 2027
Where
UK-wide
Summary
Apply for funding for a research grant in any area within the remit of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
Who can apply
This opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible . Check if you meet the individual eligibility criteria . Who is not eligible to apply Organisations based overseas, and business-based applicants, are not eligible to apply. Overseas and business-based collaborators can be added as project partners on an application, please see Roles in funding applications: eligibility, responsibilities and costings guidance for more information. If you are applying via the IPA or LINK scheme, please include details of industry partner in the ‘Project partners’ section. Resubmissions We will not accept uninvited resubmissions of projects that have been submitted to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) or any other funder. Find out more about BBSRC’s resubmissions policy Equality, diversity and inclusion We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers. We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes: career breaks support for people with caring responsibilities flexible working alternative working patterns UKRI can offer disability and accessibility support for UKRI applicants and grant holders during the application and assessment process.
Full details
Apply for funding to support excellent investigator-led research across the breadth of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) scientific remit. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding. Standard research grants are available for researchers at eligible research organisations. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £2 million. Funding is available for up to five years. BBSRC will fund 80% of the FEC.