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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Funding opportunities

Gravitational Waves consolidated grants: 2024

Apply for funding to support gravitational waves research.

Proposals must meet STFC’s particle astrophysics gravitational waves remit.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding.

STFC Public Engagement Spark Awards 2024A

Apply for funding to engage the public with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supported science, people, technology or facilities.

You must work for an organisation that:

  • is based in the UK

Proposals must include a subject matter expert in an STFC funded area.


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Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC),
Polaris House,
North Star Avenue,
Swindon,
SN2 1SZ

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There are no upcoming STFC events at this time.

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