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Set up a centre for doctoral training in data intensive science

Apply for funding to establish a new centre for doctoral training (CDT) in data intensive science.

You can apply if:

  • your higher education institution receives STFC core science funding
  • the training of all involved lead departments is STFC accredited.

This opportunity was updated on 1 October 2021 with further guidance on what to include in your proposal about ‘managing the CDT’.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£6,500,000
Publication date:
9 September 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Developing quantum technologies for fundamental physics

Apply for funding to apply, or adapt, quantum technologies to fundamental physics questions.

You and your institution should be eligible for UKRI funding.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£6,000,000
Maximum award:
£500,000
Publication date:
13 September 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Early technology development and equipment for STFC grant holders

Apply for funding for equipment to support the development of basic technologies in areas such as sensors, imaging and detectors.

You must currently hold an STFC core programme grant in one of these areas:

  • nuclear physics
  • particle physics and particle astrophysics
  • astronomy and space science
  • accelerators, and computing in support of these.
Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£1,000,000
Award range:
£20,000 - £205,000
Publication date:
20 September 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Build a network to promote academic engagement with Catapults

Apply for funding to build a network that will:

  • encourage engagement between academia and the Catapult centres
  • deliver the Researchers in Residence awards.

You must:

  • be a UK resident
  • be based at an eligible research organisation
  • have experience of running large centres or networks.
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)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£2,350,000
Maximum award:
£2,350,000
Publication date:
11 October 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Lead public engagement with science, technology and engineering

Apply for a fellowship to engage the public with STFC-supported science, technology or engineering.

You must be:

  • from the academic, engineering or technical community
  • working within STFC’s remit
  • based at an eligible UK research organisation.
Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Total fund:
£320,000
Maximum award:
£200,000
Publication date:
28 October 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Develop basic technologies in sensing and imaging

Apply for funding to develop early-stage technologies in sensing and imaging.

You must be based at an eligible UK organisation. You must collaborate with organisations from other disciplines.

Your project must have two co-principal investigators. They must be from different research areas.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£2,500,000
Maximum award:
£225,000
Publication date:
2 November 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:

Engage the public with STFC’s science, technology and facilities

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

You must work for an organisation that:

  • is based in the UK
  • has audited 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:
£300,000
Award range:
£15,000 - £125,000
Publication date:
3 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:

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:

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