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Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) 2027

Funding for large or complex projects in specified STFC scientific areas.

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STFC provides research grant funding opportunities reviewed through frequent Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) rounds.

It supports large or complex projects with significant scientific priority in particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy, particle astrophysics, accelerator physics, or computing for PPAN Programme.

Projects could involve high priority experiments or missions, instruments or a…

In scope are large or complex projects with significant scientific priority in particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy, particle astrophysics, accelerator physics, or computing for PPAN Programme. STFC will not fund project studentships.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.31 Aug 2027
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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-198583Source: www.ukri.org