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

21/09/2023

02/11/2023

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.

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.

Eligibility Note STFC Spark Awards are open to almost anyone based in the UK, both academic and non-academic organisations are encouraged to apply. Eligible organisations include, but are not limited to, the following: researchers technicians STFC scientists and engineers STFC facility users charities schools museums libraries community groups science communicators amateur astronomy groups The ‘principal applicant’ must be eligible to apply on behalf of the organisation that would hold the award. Your application must include a researcher, in an STFC-funded area. The aim of this is to ensure that the appropriate advice on the science content has been received. The researcher does not necessarily have to play an active role in the public engagement activities or currently receive funding from STFC.