The BBSRC Follow-on Fund (FoF) is designed to support the translation of fundamental research into practical application, including commercialisation. We want to ensure that innovation arising from BBSRC-funded research has the best opportunity to create positive impacts for society.
Our FoF is designed to support the translation of fundamental research funded by BBSRC into practical application, including commercialisation.
We invest in excellent fundamental bioscience research, making the UK a world leader in this field. We want to ensure that innovation arising from BBSRC-funded research has the best opportunity of creating a positive economic and social impact now and in the future.
BBSRC currently supports two types of award through the FoF programme.
Standard BBSRC eligibility rules apply. See the BBSRC research grants guide for details.
Standard FoF awards
These are to enable researchers to execute a defined programme of work up to two years in length that has clearly defined objectives. Researchers must have a sound understanding of the market opportunity of their intellectual assets.
Applications for standard FoFs are assessed by an independent panel.
Funding for up to two years:
- minimum £76,000
- maximum £250,000 (full economic cost).
Super FoF awards
These are similar to standard awards but differ in that they are seeking a higher level of requested funding investment from BBSRC.
Prior to the panel stage, super FoFs are also reviewed by experts with relevant experience, some of whom may be peers, to provide further assurance.
Sufficient and appropriate reviewers will be sourced to fairly assess each application. Applicants for super FoFs will not be asked to nominate reviewers.
Funding for up to two years:
- minimum £251,000
- maximum £800,000 (full economic cost).