Astronomy

Astronomy funding pages collect matching grants, scholarships, benefits, fellowships, and other programs from the FindMyMoney.App directory. Use this page to compare current opportunities, then verify deadlines and eligibility on the official source before applying.

Royal Astronomical Society Fellowships 2027: Up to Three Years of Salary Support and £5,000 Annual Research Costs

The Royal Astronomical Society's 2027 fellowship call supports early-career researchers at UK host institutions with salary funding on UCU points 30–36, employer contributions, and up to £5,000 a year for research-related costs.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: Host-institution grant covering salary on UCU single pay spine points 30–36, employer National … Deadline: Nov 15, 2026 Location: United Kingdom

STFC Core Summer Schools 2027: Up to £500,000 for UK Science Training Events

STFC invites accredited UK universities and research organisations to apply for support to run one of five approved astronomy, particle physics or nuclear physics summer schools in 2027.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: £500,000 total fund; per-school awards are determined through the STFC assessment process Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 Location: United Kingdom

STFC PATT Travel Grants 2026: Two Years of Travel and Subsistence at 100 Percent Full Economic Cost, From a £15,000 Minimum, for UK Astronomy Groups Spending More Than £7,500 a Year on Observing Runs — Applications Close 15 October 2026

The Science and Technology Facilities Council funds travel and subsistence for UK-based astronomers travelling to telescopes for competitively awarded science observation time, with two-year group grants starting 1 April 2027 at 100 percent full economic cost and a minimum award of £15,000.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Minimum award £15,000; STFC funds 100% of the full economic cost of travel and subsistence Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 Location: United Kingdom

TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award for Frontier Science 2026

The 2026 TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award for Frontier Science was a USD 10,000 recognition in Astronomy and Cosmology for young scientists living and working in developing countries; the nomination call is now closed.

Status: Historical Type: Fellowship Amount: USD 10,000 Deadline: Historical reference Location: Developing countries in the South and China

UKRI Translation: STFC Proof of Concept 2026–2027: Up to £600,000 for STFC Commercialisation, Invite-Only Deadline 26 August 2026

UKRI Translation: STFC Proof of Concept supports invited UK research organisations to move STFC-funded particle physics, astronomy and nuclear-community technology from TRL 5–7 toward commercialisation over a minimum 24-month award starting in April 2027.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Grant Amount: Up to £600,000 full economic cost; STFC funds 80% (stated as £240,000 per year for 24 months) Deadline: Aug 26, 2026 Location: United Kingdom