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Stephen Hawking fellowship

You can apply if you are a postdoctoral researcher working in theoretical physics or related areas of mathematics and computer science.

Each year we aim to fund up to 10 of the next generation’s visionary scientists. Fellowships can last for up to four years and the funding you can receive varies widely.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), UK Research and Innovation
Funding type:
Fellowship
Total fund:
£15,000,000
Publication date:
20 September 2020
Opening date:
Closing date:

Research core science independently: Ernest Rutherford Fellowship

Apply for funding to run an independent research project. The project must be within the remit of the STFC core science programme.

You must be an early career researcher. Your application must be hosted and supported by an eligible UK research organisation.

You must hold a PhD and have clear leadership potential.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Publication date:
6 July 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Public engagement with STFC science, technology or facilities

Apply for funding to engage the public with STFC-supported science, technology or facilities.

This opportunity is open to a wide range of organisations.

You can apply if you’re a UK organisation with an annual financial report and accounts.

Your project must focus on an area within the remit of STFC.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£100,000
Maximum award:
£15,000
Publication date:
23 September 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Lead public engagement with science, technology and engineering

Apply for a fellowship to engage the public with STFC-supported science, technology or engineering.

You must be:

  • from the academic, engineering or technical community
  • working within STFC’s remit
  • based at an eligible UK research organisation.
Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Total fund:
£320,000
Maximum award:
£200,000
Publication date:
28 October 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Enhance particle physics research: PPGP consolidated grants

Apply for funding to research particle physics theory and develop novel technologies.

You must be based at a UK institution eligible for UKRI funding.

You must either apply as a:

  • an individual or group of researchers from one institution
  • a consortium with groups from different institutions.
Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Publication date:
14 December 2021
Opening date:
Closing date:

Engage the public with science, technology or facilities: Spark Awards

Apply for funding to engage the public with science, technology or facilities supported by STFC.

You must work for an organisation that:

  • is based in the UK
  • has professionally prepared accounts.

Proposals must include a researcher in an STFC-funded area.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£100,000
Maximum award:
£15,000
Publication date:
23 March 2022
Opening date:
Closing date:

Research and leadership role in quantum software and algorithms

Apply for funding to undertake a three-year ambitious research programme in quantum software and algorithm development.

You must:

  • be based at an eligible UK research institution
  • have a secondment to the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) at a minimum time commitment of 30%.
Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£2,000,000
Maximum award:
£2,000,000
Publication date:
5 May 2022
Opening date:
Closing date:

Ernest Rutherford Fellowship: research core science independently

Apply for funding to run an independent research project. The project must be within the remit of the STFC core science programme.

You must:

  • be an early career researcher
  • not be in a permanent academic position.

You must hold a PhD and have clear leadership potential.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Total fund:
£6,000,000
Publication date:
17 June 2022
Opening date:
Closing date:

Engage the public with science, technology or facilities: Spark Awards 2022 round two

Apply for funding to engage the public with STFC-supported science, technology or facilities.

Your project must involve at least one researcher in an STFC-funded area. It must also focus on an area within STFC’s remit.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£120,000
Award range:
£1,000 - £15,000
Publication date:
7 September 2022
Opening date:
Closing date:

Funding for short courses and summer schools: 2022 to 2023

Apply for funding to hold short courses, summer schools and online training resources in science or technology.

You must be from an STFC-accredited UK university or research organisation eligible for STFC funding.

Your short course, summer school or online training resource must:

  • be aimed primarily at STFC-funded PhD students
  • cover core research activity supported by the STFC studentships programme.
Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Other
Total fund:
£523,000
Publication date:
15 July 2022
Opening date:
Closing date:

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