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

15 April 2024

Specific nasal cells protect against COVID-19 in children

27 March 2024

Major research and innovation infrastructure investment announced

21 March 2024

BBSRC unveils blueprint for bioscience infrastructure

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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 Standard research grant: 2024 round 3: responsive mode

Apply for funding for a research grant in any area 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:
£65,000,000
Maximum award:
£2,000,000
Publication date:
25 April 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

UKRI Digital Research Technical Professional Skills NetworkPlus

Apply for funding for a Digital Research Technical Professional (RTP) Skills NetworkPlus which brings together disciplines, sectors and domains to address cross-cutting challenges related to digital RTP skills and careers.

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

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), 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), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Innovate UK
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£9,500,000
Award range:
£1,000,000 - £2,000,000
Publication date:
22 April 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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Events

BBSRC biological diversity community workshop: 8 May

8 May 2024

Online

Ecology and evolution of infectious disease collaboration workshop

22 May 2024 to 23 May 2024

Wellcome Trust, London, NW1 2BE

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