The RIPEN Hub will receive £250,000 per annum from the BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council) – Diet and Health Open Innovation Research Club to fund research across three streams. The three streams are:
Feasibility Award, each with a maximum value of £100,000 with match funding from industrial partner
Mobility Award, each with a maximum value of £100,000
Progression Award, each with a maximum value of £50,000
Project applications should align with the 2023/24 priority areas listed below:
a. Food structure (matrix effects, bioavailability)
b. Food processing (degree and type of processing)
c. Chemical constituents in foods (fibre, vitamins, additives, sweeteners)
d. Alternative food sources (plants, insects, algae)
e. Targeted nutrition (individual/grouped)
To be able to apply, you have to be a member of the RIPEN Hub.
Join the RIPEN Hub:
3C Online Social: Thursday 26 March 1–2pm – Research Culture, Community & Can you Guess Who?
Four BU students at national midwifery conference
INRC book roundtable/presentation by Drs Jonathan Cole and Catherine Talbot, Wednesday 22/04/2026, 13:00h, P426
BU M.Res. student’s evidence to UK Parliamentary Women & Equalities Committee
Prof Marahatta promoting BU-Nepal collaboration
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Apply now
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Application Deadline Friday 12 December
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 Call
ERC Advanced Grant 2025 Webinar
Update on UKRO services
European research project exploring use of ‘virtual twins’ to better manage metabolic associated fatty liver disease