Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

STFC’s mission is to deliver world-leading national and international research and innovation capabilities and, through those, discover the secrets of the Universe. Our major research and innovation campuses at Harwell, Daresbury and research facilities across the UK and overseas support fundamental research in astronomy, physics, computational science and space science.

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Particle Physics Theory Consolidated Grants 2025

This grants round will consider grant requests to support particle physics theory research.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding and a member of the particle physics community.

Astronomy solar and planetary studies small awards 2025

Apply for funding to support theory, including modelling, simulation and related software development, observation, experiment and new technology research, relevant to all aspects of solar system science.


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Swindon,
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