This grant supports targeted capital investment to renew, replace, and enhance existing environmental science research infrastructures and facilities. Funding covers physical, digital, or hybrid assets essential to research delivery, with projects lasting 3 to 12 months. Applicants must demonstrate infrastructure accessibility to the wider community and readiness for delivery by February 2027, with awards ranging from £300,000 to £1 million at 100% full economic cost.
Eligible applicants are organisations eligible for UK Research and Innovation funding, including public sector, non-profit, and private sector entities based in the UK. Each individual may submit only one application as lead and one as co-lead, and applications must be submitted on behalf of eligibl