At this fourth stage of the Programme, the Research Councils will be commissioning Programme Grants. Approximately £3 million (100% fEC) in total is available from ESRC, EPSRC, MRC, BBSRC and AHRC under this call for proposals, subject to the quality of the research proposed.

Applications are invited from all communities covered by the sponsoring Research Councils. Outline applications can be made for Programme Grants proposing research from any area within the full Programme specification but the Research Councils are particularly keen to encourage applications from the BBSRC and AHRC communities. Further information can be found at: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/opportunities/2008/new_dymanics_ageing.html

While multidisciplinary applications are still welcomed, this call also encourages proposals from single disciplines that fall within the scope of the NDA programme. Applications should highlight the potential contribution of the research to the improvement of quality of life or the promotion of user engagement. Application deadline is 4pm 26 June 2008. Full details of the call and application process can be viewed at: http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/opportunities/current_funding_opportunities/NDAprog.aspx?ComponentId=26507&SourcePageId=5964#0

Dr Louisa Jenkin
Programme Manager, Healthy Organism Strategy Panel Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1UH
Tel: (01793) 413352; Fax: (01793) 413234 www.bbsrc.ac.uk