Astronomy
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.