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PATT travel grants for competitively awarded observation time 2026

Travel and subsistence for UK-based observers at astronomy facilities.

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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.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-197767Source: www.ukri.org