Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
STFC’s mission is to deliver world-leading national and international research and innovation capabilities and, through those, discover the secrets of the Universe. Our major research and innovation campuses at Harwell, Daresbury and research facilities across the UK and overseas support fundamental research in astronomy, physics, computational science and space science.

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Apply for proof of concept funding to support the commercialisation of research and the development of new products, processes or services.
Applications from across all disciplines and research councils’ remits are welcomed.
- Opportunity status:
- Open
- Funders:
- UK Research and Innovation,Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC),Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC),Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC),Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC),Medical Research Council (MRC),Natural Environment Research Council (NERC),Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
- Funding type:
- Grant
- Total fund:
- £9,000,000
- Award range:
- £100,000 - £250,000
- Publication date:
- 12 March 2025
- Opening date:
- Closing date:
Apply for funding to engage the public with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supported science, people, technology or facilities.
Applicant organisations must:
- be UK based
- produce annual accounts certified by an accountant
Proposals must include an appropriate subject matter expert.
- Opportunity status:
- Open
- Funding type:
- Grant
- Total fund:
- £80,000
- Award range:
- £5,000 - £20,000
- Publication date:
- 17 February 2025
- Opening date:
- Closing date:
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