Natural Environment Research Council
| Abbreviation | NERC | 
|---|---|
| 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.