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Early Independence: NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2026 (Fellowship)

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This grant from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funds early career researchers to carry out an independent five-year environmental research project. Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent experience) and be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding.

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Early Independence: NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2026 (Fellowship)

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