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STFC Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP)

STFC Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP)

Supports invited large-scale United Kingdom particle, astronomy, and nuclear projects through STFC Projects Peer Review Panel, a route for complex funding.

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The STFC Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) 2026 is an invited-submission funding mechanism operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council to support large or complex projects within the Particle Physics, Astronomy, and Nuclear Physics (PPAN) programme. The PPRP route is used when project scale, risk, or technical complexity warrants dedicated panel scrutiny rather than standard consolid…

Particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy, particle astrophysics, accelerator physics, computing for the PPAN Programme. Project studentships excluded.

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.27 Aug 2026
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.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org