Natural Environment Research Council
| Abbreviation | NERC |
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| Formation | 1965 |
| Type | Research Council within UKRI |
| Purpose | Funding of UK environmental science research |
| Headquarters | Polaris House |
| Location |
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Region served | United Kingdom |
Chairman | Anthony Cleaver |
Chief Executive | Louise Heathwaite |
Main organ | NERC Council |
Parent organisation | |
| Affiliations | AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, RCUK, STFC, TSB, UKSA |
| Budget | £400 million |
| Website | www |
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is a British research council that supports research, training and knowledge transfer activities in the environmental sciences.