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STFC: Opportunities Call

Added date

05/09/2019

Closing date

01/06/2020

Call summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council invites applications for its opportunities call. This supports pump-priming activities by the STFC community in the fields of particle physics, particle astrophysics, astronomy, nuclear physics, accelerator physics, solar and planetary science, and computing that underpins these areas. Funding is allocated at two ranks: one for proposals of values up to £50,000 and one for proposals of values between £51,000 and £140,000. Equipment worth less than £10,000 may be supported.

Scientific scope

Synchrotrons & Accelerators; Particle Physics; Universe Sciences; Computer Science & Informatics; High Energy Astrophysics & Cosmic Rays; Nuclear Physics

PI eligibility

Lead research organisations may be an approved UK HEI, research council institute or independent research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.