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Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowships: round two

Apply for funding to undertake world-leading research to advance the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK.

This opportunity is aimed at established researchers. International applicants are welcome. However, you must be based in the UK at an organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation funding to hold the fellowship.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), UK Research and Innovation
Funding type:
Fellowship
Total fund:
£8,000,000
Award range:
£3,000,000 - £5,000,000
Publication date:
25 March 2022
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Closing date:

Engage the public with science, technology or facilities: Spark Awards

Apply for funding to engage the public with science, technology or facilities supported by STFC.

You must work for an organisation that:

  • is based in the UK
  • has professionally prepared accounts.

Proposals must include a researcher in an STFC-funded area.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£100,000
Maximum award:
£15,000
Publication date:
23 March 2022
Opening date:
Closing date:

UK-Canada Globalink doctoral exchange scheme

Apply for funding to undertake a 12-week research placement in Canada.

You must be a doctoral student funded by a UKRI research council and working in any field.

Funding can be used for:

  • fees and stipends
  • research costs
  • travel and subsistence costs.

You may request up to £15,000 for each placement.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), UK Research and Innovation
Co-funders:
Mitacs
Funding type:
Grant
Publication date:
1 February 2022
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Develop early-stage research outputs for commercial application: STFC follow-on fund Feb 2022

Apply for follow-on funding to turn early-stage research outputs into a commercial application.

You must:

  • be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding
  • have previously received funding from the STFC core science programme.

This funding opportunity is part of the STFC follow-on fund knowledge exchange scheme.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Maximum award:
£200,000
Publication date:
17 December 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Develop technology ideas for commercial application: STFC innovation partnership scheme Feb 2022

Apply for funding to develop technology ideas for commercial application.

You must:

  • be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding
  • have a project partner from industry or other non-academic institutions.
Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Maximum award:
£450,000
Publication date:
16 December 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Astronomy observation and theory 2022

Apply for funding to support all aspects of astronomy and astrophysics beyond the solar system at your institution.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

Your group can apply for one of the following:

  • a consolidated grant
  • a consortium grant.
Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Publication date:
16 December 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Solar and planetary studies 2022

Apply for funding to support all aspects of the solar system science research programme at your institution.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

Your group can apply for one of the following:

  • a consolidated grant
  • a consortium grant.
Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Publication date:
16 December 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Enhance particle physics research: PPGP consolidated grants

Apply for funding to research particle physics theory and develop novel technologies.

You must be based at a UK institution eligible for UKRI funding.

You must either apply as a:

  • an individual or group of researchers from one institution
  • a consortium with groups from different institutions.
Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Publication date:
14 December 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Improve public engagement in science and technology: legacy award

Apply for legacy award funding to continue your programme to improve public engagement in science and technology.

You must have previously received funding through STFC Public Engagement awards.

Your previous award grant must have finished within the past 36 months.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£100,000
Maximum award:
£62,500
Publication date:
25 November 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Address a societal challenge relating to security or the environment

Apply for funding to address a societal challenge within the remit of STFC’s security theme or environment theme, or both themes.

You must work in an STFC lab or facility, or be currently funded through an eligible STFC core science programme area.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£2,000,000
Publication date:
18 November 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

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