Doctoral focal award: environmental evidence synthesis
Natural Environment Research Council
What it funds
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Who can apply
To apply to this funding opportunity as a project lead (PL) or project co-lead (PcL) you must be based at an organisation which is eligible to receive UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding. Organisations eligible to apply include: higher education institutions research council institutes eligible independent research organisations and Catapult centres public sector research establishments (PSREs) PSREs wishing to be involved in an application are required to choose whether they wish to do so either as a project lead/project co-lead or as a project partner. An organisation cannot perform both roles within one application. If your organisation is not currently listed as an eligible organisation you can apply to become an eligible organisation.
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