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STFC PATT Travel Claim for Competitively Awarded Observation Time

STFC PATT Travel Claim

Supports United Kingdom astronomers at eligible institutions by reimbursing travel and subsistence costs for approved telescope access.

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About

The STFC Programme Access to Large Telescopes (PATT) Travel Claim scheme is a continuously open, rolling reimbursement mechanism that covers 100% of full economic cost travel and subsistence expenses incurred by UK-based astronomers visiting STFC-funded or PATT-approved telescope facilities. The scheme is operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council and has no fixed application window…

What this grant funds

Travel and subsistence recovery for visiting STFC-funded or PATT-approved astronomy telescopes where observation time was competitively awarded.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org