Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A (Grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
What it funds
Apply for funding to engage the public with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supported science.You must work for an organisation that:is based in the UKproduces annual accounts that are certified by an accountantIt is essential that proposals evidence clear links to the STFC funded remit and include a subject-matter expert (SME) in an STFC funded remit area.The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £20,000. STFC will fund 100% of the FEC.Projects must be between 1
Who can apply
This opportunity is open to organisations with standard or non-standard eligibility.Check if your organisation is eligibleWho is eligible to applyAlmost anyone can apply for a Spark award, but your host institution must be based in the UK.Organisations that apply must produce an annual financial report and accounts that are available on request. These must have been either prepared or submitted by a qualified accountant who is a member of a recognised professional accountancy body, including:The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)Association of International Accountants (AIA)Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)If this does not describe your organisation, you must work in partnership with an organisation that can receive the funding on your behalf.The following are examples of who could be eligible to apply if meeting the above criteria:STFC grant funded researchersscientists, technicians and engineers employed by STFCSTFC facility u
How to apply
Click here to start your application on the UKRI Funding Service: https://funding-service.ukri.org/OPP1294/apply/1324We are running this funding opportunity on the new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Funding Service, so please ensure that your organisation is registered. You cannot apply on the Joint Electronic Submissions (Je-S) system.The project lead is responsible for completing the application process on the Funding Service, but we expect all team members and project partners to contribute to the application.Only the lead research organisation can submit an application to UKRI.To applySelect ‘Start application’ near the beginning of this Funding finder page:Confirm you are the project lead.Sign in or create a Funding Service account. To create an account, select your organisation, verify your email address, and set a password.Answer questions directly in the text boxes. You can sa
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