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

21/03/2024

09/05/2024

Apply for funds to engage the public with STFC science, technology or facilities. We are looking to support projects that do one or more of the following: deliver high-quality public engagement activities in the areas supported by STFC introduce STFC science and technology to new audiences highlight the achievements of STFC science and technology demonstrate the value to the UK of science, technology, engineering and mathematics work with our public engagement and communication teams Spark Awards encourage ‘novel approaches’ to engagement and audience. However, applications that use established engagement methods are welcomed. Award amount max £20,000.

Programmes must focus on areas within the remit of STFC: astronomy solar and planetary science particle physics particle astrophysics cosmology nuclear physics accelerator science STFC facilities, where prominent in the project We’d particularly like to fund projects that engage: 8 to 14-year-olds, and their families, from socioeconomically deprived areas groups considered to have low science capital projects up to 36 months

Eligibility Note STFC Spark Awards are open to almost anyone based in the UK, both academic and non-academic organisations are encouraged to apply.