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Science and Technology Facilities Council

Supports Science and Technology Facilities Council, advancing United Kingdom research in astronomy, quantum, materials, and space technology.

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Annual funding—
Programs6
Active grants3
Total grants5
About

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of UK Research and Innovation's nine research councils and sits under the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. It supports UK research in astronomy, particle physics, nuclear physics, quantum technologies, photonics, space, materials, hardware, and computational science, while also operating major national infrastructure inc…

Programs & grants under this funder
STFC Bridging for Innovators

Provides in-kind access to United Kingdom large-scale science facilities for industry and academic collaborations.

1 grant
STFC Bridging for Innovators
Discontinued
— pool
STFC Particle Physics Experiment Consolidated Grants

Provides extension funding for particle physics research groups in the United Kingdom to sustain major experimental programmes.

1 grant
Particle Physics Experiment Consolidated Grants
Closed
— pool
BBSRC-STFC DeepTech Catalyst Bio

Funds early-stage biotech startups in the United Kingdom through vouchers linked to academic or science council support.

1 grant
BBSRC-STFC DeepTech Catalyst Bio
Open
— pool·25 days
STFC Innovations Partnership Scheme (IPSI)

Supports knowledge transfer from research infrastructure to industry through collaborative exchange pathways in the United Kingdom.

STFC PATT Travel Claim for Competitively Awarded Observation Time

Funds full reimbursement of travel costs for United Kingdom astronomers using competitively awarded observation time.

1 grant
STFC PATT Travel Claim
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
STFC Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP)

Funds large or complex particle physics programmes in the United Kingdom through competitive peer review for instruments and facilities.

1 grant
STFC Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP)
Open
— pool·7 days
Parent entityUK Research and Innovation
Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: www.ukri.org