STFC: Late-stage commercialisation scheme

29/02/2024

12/03/2024

The main aim of the late-stage commercialisation scheme is to support technology development addressing current challenges facing the PPAN community and the UK. This includes technologies or ideas originating from the core STFC funded areas of particle physics, particle astrophysics, astronomy, nuclear physics, accelerator physics, solar and planetary science, quantum science and computing that underpins these areas. A secondary aim of the scheme, during the lifetime of the award is to further develop products and technology (move them through the TRL) working with industry where appropriate. Proposals for projects must clearly demonstrate that the science, technology, and expertise is developing the STFC core PPAN Science Programme for its benefit and the UK. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £600,000. STFC will fund 80% of the FEC. Funding is £240,000 per year for 24 month duration.

Computer Science & Informatics; Cosmology & Extragalactic Astronomy; High Energy Astrophysics & Cosmic Rays; Nuclear Physics; Particle Physics; Planetary Systems Sciences; Plasma Physics & Fusion; Solar Physics & Space Plasma

Eligibility Note The ItS is open to the members of the STFC particle physics, astronomy and nuclear physics (PPAN) community, quantum scientists in receipt of STFC funding and the computing that supports the PPAN community. At the time of application the principal investigator must be able to satisfy the following criteria. They must be academic members of staff (lecturers or equivalent) or hold a fellowship, such as an STFC or Royal Society Fellowship, won through open competition. In exceptional cases, senior postdoctoral research assistants of sufficient experience and qualification may also be eligible: such cases should be justified with a case for support accompanied by a letter of support from the head of department.