Funding opportunity: Artificial intelligence (AI) for environmental science phase one

Apply for funding to use artificial intelligence (AI) and data science in new ways to address complex environmental challenges. We’re seeking bold, innovative ideas with the potential to shape the future of environmental science.

You must be:

• based at a UK research organisation eligible for Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding
• in a role that meets the individual eligibility requirements

The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be between £200,000 and £400,000. We will fund 80% of the FEC.

Projects must start on 1 July 2026 and last for eighteen months. This is the first of a two-phased programme.