The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is the United Kingdom's (UK) principal funder of basic and strategic biological research. BBSRC supports research and research training in universities and research centers throughout the UK, including BBSRC -sponsored institutes; and promotes knowledge transfer from research to applications in business, industry and policy, and public engagement in the biosciences.

BBSRC, a non-departmental public body, is one of eight Research Councils supported through the Science Budget by the Department of Trade and Industry via the Office of Science and Technology. BBSRC works with partner Research Councils through Research Councils UK.