The NEOF-VF now operates a structured application cycle with three application rounds throughout the year; this helps us improve the efficiency of the consultation and review processes.

The NEOF Visitor Facility will be open to new NEOF-VF enquiries from 4th to 15th January 2027. During this compulsory consultation period, applicants will send a draft of their Project Details form and NEOF-VF Appendix to the NEOF-VF manager in order to proceed with their application.

The NEOF-VF team will provide support with applications based on these draft forms and issue the NEOF quote.

Applicants will then submit their access request ahead of the submission deadline of 5th March 2027.

The Steering Committee will review applications during March and April, with decisions expected to reach PIs early May or sooner. The reviewing of applications typically takes 2 months but can take longer during busy periods.

Please note that the NEOF-Visitor Facility is NOT available for new enquiries or project discussions outside of these timeframes.

In short:

  • ENQUIRE: 4-15th January 2027
  • FEEDBACK & COSTING: February 2027
  • SUBMIT BY: 5th March 2027
  • DECISION: May 2027
NEOF - NERC Environmental Omics Facility
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