UKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026
Closes tomorrow
UK Research and Innovation — Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode
Biotechnology and Biology research grant from Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (UKRI)
Deadline not stated
About
Supports investigator-led biotechnology and biological research, from molecules and cells to organisms, populations and landscapes. Projects may include data-intensive research, technology development, equipment, shared facilities, community resources, networks or summer schools. Awards last up to five years. The maximum full economic project cost is £2 million; BBSRC contributes 80%, normally up to £1.6 million. Overseas and business collaborators may participate as project partners, but cannot lead. Uninvited resubmissions are not accepted.
Eligibility
Career stage: Not stated
Institution applies
Covers: 80% of full economic costs up to £2 million: normally up to £1.6 million of BBSRC funding, for up to five years.
Host location: United Kingdom
Lead institution must be UK-based and eligible for BBSRC funding; overseas collaborators may be project partners.
Reviewed Oct 13, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
Researchers at UK organisations eligible for BBSRC funding; overseas organisations and business-based applicants cannot lead.
Topics
investigator-led biotechnologybiological researchdata-intensive researchtechnology developmentshared facilitiescommunity resourcessummer schoolsproject partnersBBSRC
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Source: ukri.org