STFC: Astronomy large awards

07/09/2023

31/10/2023

Large astronomy awards support themed, programmatic large projects tackling big research questions or technology development with the potential to produce world-leading research. STFC will fund 80% of the full economic cost (FEC) for most fund headings. Applications should be proposed for a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years starting 1 April 2025.

This opportunity covers astronomy observation, astronomy theory, solar system and planetary studies. STFC welcome applications for funding to support theory, including modelling, simulation and related software development, observation, experiment and new technology research.

Eligibility Note STFC encourage multidisciplinary research within the astronomy remit and collaborations with other UK organisations. Applications to the large awards scheme are welcome from single research organisation or multiple research organisations (consortium applications). International and non-academic collaborators can be involved as projects partners. If you are submitting an application from multiple research organisations you should submit a single expression of interest. Applicants (previously principal investigators or co-investigators) may be included in a maximum of one large award application per funding opportunity as a project lead or co-lead.