There are six types of organisations eligible to receive grants:
- higher education institutions (HEIs)
- research institutes
- independent research organisations (IROs)
- NHS trusts
- public sector research establishments
- Catapults
Check if your organisation is eligible to apply for funding.
Find out about your eligibility
Any IRO considering applying for eligibility with a view to seeking funding from STFC is advised to contact us first.
Email: remitquery@stfc.ac.uk
Potential applicants from eligible independent research organisations should also check the eligibility of applicants’ requirements and any additional eligibility requirements for the scheme (research grant or fellowship) to which they are applying. All organisations approved as an eligible IRO may apply to any of the research councils where they are also able to meet the remit eligibility.
CERN and ESRF
For STFC, in the case of CERN and ESRF applicants must be a scientist or engineer performing one of the following functions:
- research, development or professional work including academic study or supervisory responsibility
- leadership of research, development or professional work involving a wide range of academic study or strategic responsibility
- responsibilities of the highest level of scientific or management complexity, originality and wide distinction
In addition, the following criteria must be met:
All applicants should provide a covering letter to their research proposal stating confirmation that they meet the eligibility criteria as set down above.
An applicant’s contract of employment must extend for at least the period of the grant for which they are seeking funds. The principal investigator need not be a UK citizen.
Where applicable, any collaborating organisation must have its research or manufacturing base in the UK.
All amounts requested should be given in pounds sterling.
Estates and Indirect costs will not be applicable. If the grant is awarded, STFC will pay 80% of the cost, excluding estates and indirect costs.