Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

BBSRC invests to push back the frontiers of biology and deliver a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future.

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Highlights

BBSRC impact showcase 2023

BBSRC revolutionising wheat showcase

News

16 May 2024

Multimillion fund will boost innovation in sustainable aquaculture

10 May 2024

BBSRC invests £48 million in lifelong health research at Babraham Institute

7 May 2024

New vaccine could protect against possible future coronaviruses

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Blog

30 January 2024

A new landscape for doctoral training

BBSRC blog

5 May 2023

BEST helps bridge the gap between academia and industry

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Funding opportunities

BBSRC Network Grant: responsive mode 2024 round 3

Apply for funding for a network grant within the remit of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£5,000,000
Award range:
£100,000 - £650,000
Publication date:
4 June 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

Pre-announcement: UKRI cross research council responsive mode pilot scheme: round 2

Apply for funding for breakthrough or disruptive interdisciplinary ideas that transcend, combine or significantly span disciplines that are not routinely funded through existing UKRI responsive mode schemes.

Project leads must be based at an organisation eligible for UKRI research council funding.

Opportunity status:
Upcoming
Funders:
UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£32,500,000
Award range:
£200,000 - £1,200,000
Publication date:
3 June 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

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Address

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Polaris House,
North Star Avenue,
Swindon,
SN2 1UH

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