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

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5 May 2023

BEST helps bridge the gap between academia and industry

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Funding opportunities

UK Gut-Immunology-Brain Axis Network+: Stage 2 (invite only)

This opportunity is for the gut-immunology-brain-axis (GIBA) leadership team to apply for funding to support a single interdisciplinary GIBA Network +.

Funding of up to £5 million across four years will support one network.

Opportunity status:
Upcoming
Funders:
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£6,250,000
Maximum award:
£6,250,000
Publication date:
4 July 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

Core research challenges in digital twinning for crisis resilience

Apply to lead an interdisciplinary research programme in digital twinning which seeks to aid decision makers in their role of strengthening the resilience of transport networks – including increasing capability before and during crisis management to address a range of threats and hazards.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£4,375,000
Maximum award:
£4,375,000
Publication date:
27 June 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

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North Star Avenue,
Swindon,
SN2 1UH

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