Astronomy large awards outline 2025

1 month ago


Swindon, United Kingdom NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council Full time
Opportunity status: Upcoming Funders: Funding type: Grant Publication date: 20 June 2024 Opening date: 25 July 2024 9:00am UK time Closing date: 24 October 2024 4:00pm UK time

Astronomy large awards support themed, programmatic large projects tackling big research questions or technology development with the potential to produce world-leading research.

You must be:

  • employed by an eligible UK research organisation
  • eligible to apply as an applicant –

Science and Technology Research Council (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 2026.

Before applying for funding, check the .

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)has introduced new role types for funding opportunities being run on the new UKRI Funding Service.

For full details, visit .



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