Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

STFC’s mission is to deliver world-leading national and international research and innovation capabilities and, through those, discover the secrets of the Universe. Our major research and innovation campuses at Harwell, Daresbury and research facilities across the UK and overseas support fundamental research in astronomy, physics, computational science and space science.

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Nucleus Public Engagement Awards 2025

Apply for funding to engage the public with Science and Technology Facilities Council (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 subject matter expert in an STFC-funded area.

Public Engagement Legacy Awards: 2025A

Apply for Legacy award funding to continue your programme to improve public engagement in an area of science and technology within the STFC’s remit.

You must have previously received funding through STFC public engagement Spark or Nucleus awards that have finished within the past 36 months.


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Polaris House,
North Star Avenue,
Swindon,
SN2 1SZ

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