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BBSRC-STFC DeepTech Catalyst Bio 2026: Early-Stage BioTech Commercialisation Accelerator

UKRI’s BBSRC-STFC DeepTech Catalyst Bio (DTC Bio) is an open UK opportunity for young biotech start-ups with prior UKRI-linked support to secure up to £50,000 in R&D funding, an innovation voucher, and programme support to advance commercial-stage bioscience ideas.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Maximum award £50,000 R&D funding plus £10,000 innovation voucher Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 Location: United Kingdom

Ernest Rutherford Fellowships 2026: Up to Five Years of UK Research Support for Emerging STFC Leaders

STFC's open Ernest Rutherford Fellowships support researchers, innovators, technical professionals, and research software engineers who are ready to establish an independent research niche within the council's science remit.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: £6 million total fund; up to 10 fellowships Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 Location: United Kingdom

Particle Physics Experiment Consolidated Grants 2026

A closed UKRI/STFC continuation grant call for UK particle physics experiment teams to update 2024 PPE plans and request two-year funding for ongoing experiment programmes starting 1 October 2027. Historical reference only.

Status: Historical Type: Grant Amount: STFC funds 80% of the full economic cost (FEC) Deadline: Historical reference Location: United Kingdom

Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) 2026

UKRI’s STFC funding opportunity for invited applicants to submit major research grant applications reviewed by the Projects Peer Review Panel, available for broad physics and e-science projects with no fixed grant amount advertised.

Status: Open Type: Grant Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 Location: United Kingdom

Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A

UK public engagement projects linked to STFC remit can receive up to £20,000 (100% FEC) through the UKRI STFC Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A, with applications due 25 August 2026.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Up to £20,000 FEC per project Deadline: Aug 25, 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

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: Open 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