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Policy internships

Closing date: 4 May
2017

3 Apr 2017

The Research Councils UK invite applications from influential policy organisations to join the RCUK Policy Internship Scheme in the capacity of a hosting partner for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 competitions.

Regional Impact from Science of the Environment - Announcement of Opportunity

Closing date: 22 Jun
2017

31 Mar 2017

NERC invites research organisations with a strong and substantial portfolio of NERC funded research to apply through RISE calls for a five-year programme of activity. This was previously advertised as the Environmental Science Impact Programme (ESIP).

NERC Demand Management Review 2015-17

29 Mar 2017

NERC publishes a review of the impact of the demand management measures for standard grants.

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Natural Environment Research Council

Who we are

The Natural Environment Research Council is the UK's largest funder of independent environmental science, training and innovation, delivered through universities and research centres.

Working with business

Our business partnerships deliver knowledge, skills and technology that meet the UK's innovation needs and support economic growth with responsible environmental management.

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Gateway to Research

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Funding news and calls  RSS icon

Policy internships

Closing date: 4 May
2017

3 Apr 2017

The Research Councils UK invite applications from influential policy organisations to join the RCUK Policy Internship Scheme in the capacity of a hosting partner for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 competitions.

Regional Impact from Science of the Environment - Announcement of Opportunity

Closing date: 22 Jun
2017

31 Mar 2017

NERC invites research organisations with a strong and substantial portfolio of NERC funded research to apply through RISE calls for a five-year programme of activity. This was previously advertised as the Environmental Science Impact Programme (ESIP).

NERC Demand Management Review 2015-17

29 Mar 2017

NERC publishes a review of the impact of the demand management measures for standard grants.

View all funding news and calls

What type of funding is right for you?

Strategic research

Providing the understanding to meeting the challenges faced by society.

Discovery science

Research driven by curiosity - asking fundamental questions about the planet we live on.

Innovation funding

Translating world-leading science and skills for industry, government and the third sector.

Postgraduate training

Sustaining the flow of top talent and skills for UK science, business and government.

NERC fellowships

Developing outstanding scientists to become internationally recognised leaders in research and innovation.