Enter a distinct name for your application.

Application name

In plain English, provide a summary of your application. Describe your proposed work in terms of its:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>context&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>aims and objectives&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>fit to the scope of this opportunity&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This summary may be made publicly available on external facing websites. Write with disclosure in mind and make sure readers of all levels can understand it.

This will be used to help select the most appropriate assessors for your application.

Summary

Enter either &lsquo;Follow on Fund&rsquo; or &lsquo;Super Follow on Fund&rsquo;.
As principal investigator, detail your:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>name</li>
<li>salaried position</li>
<li>length of contract</li>
</ul>
Repeat this for any co-investigators named on this application.

Specify which of the funds you are applying for, and positions of the main applicants.

About your application

Provide a brief overview of the background to this application:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>include the key grants (and funders) that have enabled and informed the work proposed in the application, specifying any previous BBSRC grant references</li>
</ul>
Additionally:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>identify if the application is a <a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.ukri.org/councils/bbsrc/guidance-for-applicants/unsuccessful-applicants-and-resubmissions/" target="_self">resubmission</a> (including invited re-submission) and how the proposed work has developed</li>
<li>reference any other correspondence with BBSRC relevant to and regarding the application</li>
</ul>
Number your references in this section using a superscript citation style. Then include the details of these references in a corresponding list, in the &lsquo;References&rsquo; section of this application.

What is the background to this application?

Background to the proposal    

You should:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>describe the market opportunity or need that this proposal will seek to address, including the sector and scale</li>
<li>outline the proposed solution to address the opportunity or need, considering the scalability of the proposed approach</li>
<li>where there are existing or competing innovations or solutions, explain how your proposed approach improves on them</li>
<li>identify the end-user or customer base, explaining how the proposed solution provides a practical solution to their needs</li>
</ul>
You can use the upload file function to provide directly relevant excerpts of market research reports. This must be no longer than 10 sides of A4 in Arial 11pt and uploaded as a PDF of no more than 8Mb.
Number your references in this section using a superscript citation style. Then include the details of these references in a corresponding list, in the &lsquo;References&rsquo; section of this application.
Please note, external weblinks are not permitted in this section.

What is the opportunity or challenge you are seeking to exploit or address, that could lead to the development or deployment of a new or improved product, service or technology? 

Opportunity and market

You should:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>detail the current understanding or maturity of the innovation or technology and how the proposed work will enable its development, referencing any pertinent data from previous research</li>
<li>explain how key users, customers and any investors will be engaged throughout the project, referencing any prior interactions&nbsp;</li>
<li>include specific project deliverables and the resourcing necessary to deliver the proposed work using a Gantt chart or similar aide</li>
<li>detail any necessary access to facilities, expertise or consultancy essential to delivering the proposed work</li>
<li>outline where Intellectual Property (IP) and Freedom to Operate considerations will need to be accounted for (for example: where licenses will need to be obtained)</li>
<li>make clear any risks that exist, outlining mitigation strategies for the issues that may limit this project from delivering on its financial, commercial and technical objectives</li>
<li>detail the contribution of any industry or other organisation with whom you plan to partner</li>
</ul>
UKRI does not anticipate any business to have exclusive rights to the assets and IP arising from the funded project, either at the time of application, or during any subsequent grant.
Number your references in this section using a superscript citation style. Then include the details of these references in a corresponding list, in the &lsquo;References&rsquo; section of this application.
Please note, external weblinks are not permitted in this section

How has the idea or solution been developed to date and what is the proposed approach for further development?

Development plan 

You should:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>describe how the proposed work will inform and/or deploy the product, service or technology using the most appropriate route to market</li>
<li>outline what further support you may need, following this funding, to deliver your product, service or technology, for example: access to networks, further funding, private investment and skills</li>
<li>outline how any intellectual assets generated, including IP, will be managed throughout the project to enable further development and ensure future success.</li>
</ul>
Please note: funding cannot be used to support the direct costs associated with applying for IP protection, for example patent filing.
Number your references in this section using a superscript citation style. Then include the details of these references in a corresponding list, in the &lsquo;References&rsquo; section of this application.
Please note, external weblinks are not permitted in this section.

How will the proposed project progress the innovation or technology towards achieving market or application?

Route to market and intellectual assets

You should:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>explain why public funding is appropriate and essential for the proposed programme of work, including why private investment cannot, or will not enable this</li>
<li>consider the potential impact on high-level societal challenges, for example: gender equality, diversity, social inclusion and climate change</li>
<li>outline any wider economic impacts, for example: job creation, skills and capacity building</li>
<li>describe the steps you will take to maximise any potential benefits</li>
</ul>
Number your references in this section using a superscript citation style. Then include the details of these references in a corresponding list, in the &lsquo;References&rsquo; section of this application.
Please note, external weblinks are not permitted in this section.

Beyond the commercial opportunity, what are the potential societal, environmental and economic benefits of the proposed approach?

Wider benefits

Over and above any research involving humans, human tissue, genetically modified organisms or animals (covered in other sections), you should:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>outline whether there any ethical considerations relating to the project or its impacts, including any potential impacts on the environment and potential dual use implications</li>
<li>consider societal acceptance of your idea and, where you think this might limit uptake, outline strategies that could mitigate this.</li>
</ul>
Number your references in this section using a superscript citation style. Then include the details of these references in a corresponding list, in the &lsquo;References&rsquo; section of this application.
Please note, external weblinks are not permitted in this section.

Are there any ethical considerations associated with your product, service or technology, including those that are beyond formal regulatory and legal frameworks?

Ethical considerations

Provide a statement of support from your research organisation detailing why the proposed work is needed. This should include details of any matched funding that will be provided to support the activity and any additional support that might add value to the work.
The committee will be looking for a strong statement of commitment from your research organisation. This should include a statement regarding the organisation&rsquo;s support of the innovation to this stage, involvement in business or industry engagement and business development activities.
BBSRC recognises that in some instances, this information may be provided by the research office, the technology transfer office (TTO) or equivalent, or a combination of both.
You must also include the following details:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>a significant person&rsquo;s name and their position, from the TTO or research office, or both</li>
<li>office address or web link</li>
</ul>
(If you are requesting funds to support equipment costs that require a letter of support from your organisation (e.g. equipment between &pound;10,000 and &pound;138,000), please include that letter within this section.)

Provide details of support from your research organisation.

Your organisation’s support

Please <a class="govuk-link" href="https://ukri-tfs-prod-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Project-partner-contributions-template.docx">download and complete the project partner contributions template (DOCX, 52KB)</a> then copy and paste the table within it into the text box below.

Provide details about project partners’ contributions using the template provided.

Project partners: contributions 

Project partners listed in the previous &lsquo;contributions&rsquo; section, enter the words &lsquo;attachment supplied&rsquo; in the text box below.
Each letter or email you provide should:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>confirm the partner&rsquo;s commitment to the project</li>
<li>clearly explain the value, relevance and possible benefits of the work to them</li>
<li>describe any additional value that they bring to the project</li>
<li>for more guidance, refer to the <a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.ukri.org/councils/bbsrc/guidance-for-applicants/collaborations/">BBSRC Grants Guide, collaborations section</a> &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Please do not provide letters of support from host and co-investigator's research organisations.
Unless specifically requested, please do not include any personal data within the attachment.
Upload details are provided within the service on the actual application.
For audit purposes, UKRI requires formal collaboration agreements to be put in place if an award is made.

Upload a single PDF containing the letters or emails of support from each partner you named in the table in the previous ‘contributions’ section.

Project partners: letters (or emails) of support 

Evidence of how you, and if relevant your team, have:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>the relevant experience (appropriate to career stage) to deliver the proposed work</li>
<li>the right balance of skills and expertise to cover the proposed work</li>
<li>the appropriate leadership and management skills to deliver the work and your approach to develop others</li>
</ul>
Use the R&eacute;sum&eacute; for Research and Innovation (R4RI) format to showcase the range of relevant skills you, and if relevant your team (investigators, researchers, other (technical) staff for example research software engineers, data scientists etc, and partners), have and how this will help to deliver the proposed work. Individual&rsquo;s specific achievements can be included but only choose past contributions that best evidence their ability to deliver this work.
Complete this section using the R4RI module headings listed. Use each heading once and include a response for the whole team. See the <a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.ukri.org/apply-for-funding/before-you-apply/resume-for-research-and-innovation-r4ri-guidance/#:~:text=UKRI%20committed%20to%20adopting%20a,UKRI%20throughout%202022%20and%202023.">UKRI guidance on R4RI</a>. You can enter N/A for any you think irrelevant, and won&rsquo;t be penalised for doing so, but it is recommended that you carefully consider the breadth of your experience:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>contributions to the generation of new ideas, tools, methodologies, or knowledge</li>
<li>the development of others and maintenance of effective working relationships</li>
<li>contributions to the wider research and innovation community</li>
<li>contributions to broader research or innovation users and audiences and towards wider societal benefit</li>
<li>additions (you can use this heading to provide information which provides context to the wider application, such as detail of career breaks. It is not a requirement)</li>
</ul>
You should complete this as a narrative and you should avoid lists.

Why are you the right people to successfully deliver the proposed work? 

Applicant and team capability to deliver

Provide a data management plan which should clearly detail how you will comply with BBSRC&rsquo;s published <a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.ukri.org/councils/bbsrc/guidance-for-applicants/what-to-include-in-your-application/data-management-plan/">Data Sharing Policy</a>, which includes detailed guidance notes.

How will you manage and share data collected or acquired through the proposed research?

Data collection or acquisition 

Include any IPR if appropriate. If your IPR is a patent, please include the patent number or numbers along with a summary scope of the claims. BBSRC recognises that not all applications to the FoF will have a patent or other IPR.

Provide a brief description of the intellectual assets underpinning the proposed work

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) 

UKRI recognises that sometimes, it may be appropriate to outsource elements of the proposed work. If that is the case then provide the following information:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>the scope of the outsourced activity, that is, what is being undertaken and what will be delivered</li>
<li>the relevance of the outsourced activity to the application</li>
<li>why the outsourced activity cannot be undertaken in house</li>
<li>why this provider is the most appropriate</li>
<li>the cost or costs of the outsourced activity and the tendering process that has been followed</li>
</ul>
Please provide any goods and services quotations.

Are you outsourcing any Follow-on Fund activity?

Outsourcing 

In respect of animals, plants or microbes, are you proposing to:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>use genetic modification as an experimental tool, like studying gene function in a genetically modified organism</li>
<li>release genetically modified organisms</li>
<li>ultimately develop commercial and industrial genetically modified outcomes?</li>
</ul>
If yes, provide the name of any required approving body and state if approval is already in place. If it is not, provide an indicative timeframe for obtaining the required approval.
Identify the organism or organisms as a plant, animal or microbe and specify the species and which of the three categories the research relates to.
Identify the genetic and biological risks resulting from the proposed research, their implications and any mitigation you plan on taking. Assessors will want to know you have considered the risks and their implications to justify that any identified risks do not outweigh any benefits of the proposed research.

Does your proposed research involve any genetic or biological risk? If not, enter ‘N/A’ into the text box, mark this section as complete and move on to the next section.

Genetic and biological risk

If you are proposing research that requires using animals, write &lsquo;Yes&rsquo; in the text box.&nbsp;Then, <a class="govuk-link" href="https://ukri-tfs-prod-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/AnimalResearchQuestionTemplate-BBSRC.docx">download and complete this document</a> (DOCX, 74KB), which contains all the questions relating to research using vertebrate animals or other Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 regulated organisms. Then, save it as a PDF.
If not, enter &lsquo;N/A&rsquo; into the text box, mark this section as complete and do the same for the next question.

Does your proposed research involve the use of vertebrate animals or other organisms covered by the Animals Scientific Procedures Act?

Research involving the use of animals

If you are proposing to conduct overseas research, it must be conducted in accordance with welfare standards consistent with those in the UK, as per <a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/3rs-resources/responsibility-use-animals-bioscience-research">Responsibility in the Use of Animals in Bioscience Research</a>, on page 14.
You should also ensure all named applicants in the UK and overseas are aware of this requirement and provide a statement to confirm that:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>all named applicants are aware of the requirements and have agreed to abide by them</li>
<li>this overseas research will be conducted in accordance with welfare standards consistent with the principles of UK legislation</li>
<li>the expectation set out in &lsquo;<a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/responsibility-use-animals-bioscience-research">Responsibility in the Use of Animals in Bioscience Research&rsquo;</a> will be applied and maintained </li>
<li>appropriate national and institutional approvals are in place</li>
</ul>
Overseas studies proposing to use non-human primates, cats, dogs, equines or pigs, will be assessed during&nbsp;<a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/who-we-are-and-what-we-do#services">NC3Rs review</a> of research proposals. The required information should be provided by completing the template from the question &lsquo;Research involving the use of animals&rsquo;.
For studies involving other species listed, you should select the relevant checklist or checklists from the list, complete it and save it as a PDF and use the file upload feature to attach. If you need to complete more than one checklist, you should merge them into a single document and then save it as a PDF before uploading it.
Other species:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li><a class="govuk-link" href="https://nc3rs.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Additional%20questions%20on%20the%20use%20of%20rodents%20overseas%20%286%29_0.docx">Additional questions on the use of rodents overseas.</a></li>
<li><a class="govuk-link" href="https://nc3rs.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Additional%20questions%20on%20the%20use%20of%20rabbits%20overseas.docx">Additional questions on the use of rabbits overseas.</a></li>
<li><a class="govuk-link" href="https://nc3rs.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Additional%20questions%20on%20the%20use%20of%20sheep%20overseas.docx">Additional questions on the use of sheep overseas.</a></li>
<li><a class="govuk-link" href="https://nc3rs.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Additional%20questions%20on%20the%20use%20of%20goats%20overseas.docx">Additional questions on the use of goats overseas.</a></li>
<li><a class="govuk-link" href="https://nc3rs.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Additional%20questions%20on%20the%20use%20of%20pigs%20overseas.docx">Additional questions on the use of pigs overseas.</a></li>
<li><a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-12/Additional%20questions%20on%20the%20use%20of%20cattle%20overseas.docx" target="_self">Additional questions on the use of cattle overseas.</a></li>
<li><a class="govuk-link" href="https://nc3rs.org.uk/sites/default/files/Additional%20questions%20on%20the%20use%20of%20Xenopus%20laevis%20%26%20%20Xenopus%20tropicalis%20overseas.docx">Additional questions on the use of&nbsp;Xenopus laevis&nbsp;and&nbsp;Xenopus tropicalis&nbsp;overseas.</a></li>
</ul>
If not, enter &lsquo;N/A&rsquo; in the text box, mark as complete and move to the next question.

Will any of the proposed animal research be conducted overseas?

Conducting research with animals overseas

If you are proposing research that requires the involvement of human subjects, provide the name of any required approving body and whether approval is already in place. Then, justify the number and the diversity of the participants involved, as well as any procedures.
Provide details of any areas of substantial or moderate severity of impact.
If not, enter &lsquo;N/A&rsquo; into the text box, mark this section as complete and move on to the next section.

Will the project involve the use of human subjects?

Research involving human participation 

If not, enter &lsquo;N/A&rsquo; into the text box, mark this section as complete and move on to the next section.
If you&rsquo;re answering &lsquo;yes&rsquo;, provide the name of any required approving body and whether approval is already in place.
You should justify the use of human tissue or biological samples specifying the nature and quantity of the material to be used and its source.

Does your proposed research involve the use of human tissues, or biological samples?

Research involving human tissues or biological samples

If not, enter &lsquo;N/A&rsquo; into the text box, mark this section as complete and move on to the next section.
If you are proposing research that requires the involvement of human subjects, provide the name of any required approving body and whether approval is already in place. Then justify the number and the diversity of the participants involved, as well as any procedures.
Provide details of any areas of substantial or moderate severity of impact.

Will your research require personal information about human participants to be used?

Personal information 

Ensure your application is a self-contained description. You can provide hyperlinks to relevant publications or online resources. However, assessors are not obliged to access the information they lead to or consider it in their assessment of your application. You must not include links to web resources in order to extend your application. If linking to web resources, include persistent identifiers such as digital object identifiers, to ensure the information&rsquo;s integrity is maintained.

List the references you’ve use to support your application

References and resources

If not, enter N/A into the text box, mark this section as complete and move on to the next section.
If you will need to use a facility, you should follow your proposed facility&rsquo;s normal access request procedures. Also, where prior agreement is required, ensure you obtain their agreement that, should you be offered funding, they will support the use of their facility on your project. In the text box, provide:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>the name of the facility</li>
<li>a description of the type of access they are granting you, for example: hours, units or value requested</li>
<li>an explanation of how you will use the facility in your research</li>
</ul>
Do not put the facility contact details in your response.

Does your proposed research require the support and use of a third-party facility?

Facilities

Download <a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BBSRC-10082022-BBSRCFullEconomicCostingsTemplate.docx">this document</a>, complete it and then upload it as explained.
Using the text box,&nbsp;explain why the resources requested are appropriate, taking into account the nature and complexity of the research proposal. It should not be simply a list of the resources required, as this will already be given in the &lsquo;costs&rsquo; section. Where you do not provide explanation for an activity that requires justification, it will be cut from any grant made.
Do not duplicate information that you have included in the Applicant and team capability to deliver&rsquo; section. Your answer in this section should describe how your project offers value for money.
Estates, indirect and infrastructure technician costs do not need to be justified within the justification of resources. Quotes for equipment exceeding &pound;10,000 are not necessary for this application.
However, appropriate processes must be used to ensure requested costs are:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>accurate</li>
<li>inclusive of VAT</li>
<li>include import duty, where appropriate,</li>
</ul>
Successful applicants must be able to show UKRI evidence of adherence to procurement rules (such as quotes) if audited.
If you are including animal costs please provide detailed information, such as numbers that need to be bred or maintained, as part of what you write as your justification of resources. Please use robust processes to accurately estimate directly allocated animals costs to ensure that appropriate costs are requested to maintain high welfare standards.
If your organisation is audited and asked for further information, you will need to provide evidence of how you arrived at these costs. If there are estimated costs entered under the fund headings, the grants will be cash limited and BBSRC will not provide additional costs at a later time.

Complete the template contained within ‘What the assessors are looking for in your response’ to provide full economic costings for your proposal and then justify them. 

Full Economic Costs and your justification of those resources

If you do not need to tell us anything, enter &lsquo;N/A&rsquo; into the text box, mark this section as complete and move on to the next section.
If you need to tell us something you wish to remain confidential, please enter the words &lsquo;email sent&rsquo; in the text box below.
Then, contact the funding service helpdesk on <a class="govuk-link" href="mailto:support@funding-service.ukri.org">support@funding-service.ukri.org</a>. Include your application name and number in the subject line, after the pre-populated words &lsquo;sensitive information&rsquo;.
Typical examples of confidential information include:
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>an applicant is unavailable until a certain date</li>
<li>declaration of interest</li>
<li>additional information about eligibility to apply that would not be appropriately shared in the track record</li>
<li>conflict of interest for BBSRC to consider in reviewer or panel participant selection.</li>
</ul>
For information about how UKRI handles personal data, please see &nbsp;<a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.ukri.org/about-us/privacy-notice/">UKRI&rsquo;s privacy notice</a>.

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