Funding large or complex scientific projects

Apply for funding to develop a large or complex scientific project.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.

Your project must be focused on one of the following:

• particle physics
• nuclear physics
• astronomy
• particle astrophysics
• accelerator physics
• computing for physics.

Large projects could involve:

• participating in new experiments or missions
• developing new instruments
• upgrading existing detectors
• the ongoing operation of existing facilities.

You must discuss your ideas with one of our programme managers before applying.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

Speak to your programme manager (see the ‘contact details’ section) for advice on:

• specific eligibility requirements
• whether to submit a statement of interest to the STFC Science Board.

Academic applicants Academic applicants must meet the normal eligibility requirements for STFC research grant funding.