Public Engagement Opportunity with Science and Technology Facilities Council

3 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council Full time
Public Engagement Opportunity with Science and Technology Facilities Council

We are seeking proposals for public engagement projects that showcase the impact of Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supported science, people, technology, or facilities.

Eligibility

Organisations based in the UK are eligible to apply. The project lead must be eligible to apply on behalf of the organisation that would hold the award.

Proposals must have clear links to the STFC's remit and include a subject matter expert in an STFC funded area.

Project Requirements

Projects are expected to be between 12 and 36 months in duration. The cost of your project can be up to £20,000. STFC will fund 100% of the project cost.

Host Institution

Organisations that apply must be based in the UK and produce an annual financial report and accounts that are available on request.

Applicant Eligibility

Almost anyone can apply for a Spark award, including grant funded researchers, STFC scientists, technicians and engineers, STFC facility users, schools, museums, science communicators, universities & colleges, community interest companies, libraries, community groups, and amateur astronomy groups.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.

We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances, including career breaks, support for people with caring responsibilities, flexible working, and alternative working patterns.



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