PATT travel grants for competitively awarded observation time 2026
Travel and subsistence for UK-based observers at astronomy facilities.
This funding supports travel and subsistence for competitively awarded science observation time at astronomy facilities available to the UK research community.
It is for groups with travel costs of more than £7,500 a year. The award lasts two years and supports UK-based observers.
Funding covers travel and subsistence only. It does not cover other research costs, such as postdoctoral salaries, e…
Travel grants support travel and subsistence in support of competitively awarded science observation time at astronomy facilities. The scheme covers costs for travel and subsistence only. It will not fund commissioning work or observations at private facilities.
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