UK framework agreement
NERC Pushing the Frontiers
NERC Pushing the Frontiers funds curiosity-driven research across atmospheric, oceanographic, ecological, geological, polar and freshwater sciences. Awards up to £950k fEC, typically three to four years. Submissions are rolling (no closing date) with assessment in published panel cycles.
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suppliers on the framework
Right fit if
UK university PIs in atmospheric, oceanographic, ecological, geological, polar and freshwater sciences, and the supporting disciplines.
Wrong fit if
Not for applied climate-policy or environmental-monitoring work (use NERC's themed calls), and not for technology-development-led work (use Innovate UK with environmental partners).
Lots in this framework
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Pushing the Frontiers (standard)
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Large Grant (separate, larger-value route)
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Cross-disciplinary / themed highlight notices
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