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9 July 2026: Open letter from Ian Chapman to research and innovation community

A letter from Professor Sir Ian Chapman to update the research and innovation community on plans for STFC

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Open letter to the research and innovation community July 2026

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This letter gives an update on our progress so far and plans for the future. It includes details and context for the Science and Technology Facilities Council prioritisation exercise.

Full details are available in the STFC prioritisation outcomes explainer.

 

Updates

  • 21 July 2026
    The letter was updated to reflect that the £835m figure for STFC’s core budget refers to the financial year 2025 to 2026, not the current (2026 to 2027) financial year.

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