Biodiversa+ 2026–2027: Novel ecosystems (BiodivFuture)

BiodivFuture is a transnational joint funding call supporting research and innovation on novel ecosystems, their socio-ecological dynamics and consequences, and future pathways and trajectories of change. UK participation is routed through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) via the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which will fund the UK component of eligible projects.

Up to £375,000 FEC for the UK component per project (NERC funds 80% of FEC); funding for project costs for up to 36 months; participation in a transnational research consortium.

UK project leads must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC/UKRI funding. Transnational research consortia must include team members from a minimum of three countries financially participating in the call, including at least two different EU member states or Horizon Europe associated countries. Applicants may be research groups or individuals and applications are welcome from individuals at any career stage, subject to NERC eligibility.

UK-based applicants collaborate with international partners to submit a joint application to the Biodiversa+ joint call. The UK Project lead must be based at an organisation eligible for UKRI funding. Applicants should follow guidance on the Biodiversa+ call and UKRI/NERC eligibility and apply via the Biodiversa+ application route.