Funder
STFC: Solar and planetary studies grants
Added date
23/12/2021
Closing date
01/03/2022
Call summary
The Science and Technology Facilities Council invites applications for its solar and planetary studies grants. These support research on all aspects of the solar system science research programme. Projects may cover theory, including modelling, simulation and related software development, observation, experiment and new technology research. Grants are available for up to three years.
Scientific scope
Planetary Systems Sciences; Solar Physics & Space Plasma
PI eligibility
Applicants may either apply for an institutional-focused consolidated grant or a science-focused consortium grant. University departments or similar organisational units may apply for consolidated grants. Groups of researchers in more than one university or institution with a common research programme may apply for consortium grants. Researchers must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding. Applicants requesting support for projects involving technology development must discuss with the office whether the project falls within remit. Astronomy and space science proposals at technology readiness levels 1 to 4 are eligible.