The Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) 2025 is a funding opportunity offered by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for research grant funding.

This opportunity is open to invited applicants who have successfully completed the Statement of Interest (SoI) stage and are based at a UK research organization eligible for STFC funding.

The funding aims to support large or complex projects with significant scientific priority in areas like particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy, particle astrophysics, accelerator physics, and computing for PPAN Programe.

Scope of Work

The funding opportunity supports large or complex projects that have significant scientific priority in one of the following areas: particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy, particle astrophysics, accelerator physics, and computing for PPAN Programe.

Large projects could involve participating in new or developing existing high-priority experiments or missions, developing new instruments or accelerator technologies, developing new or upgrading existing detectors, purchasing new or upgrading existing major high-performance computing facilities, the ongoing operation of existing facilities, and developing new initiatives in the field of e-science, including modeling and data management.

Eligibility

Only invited applicants who have successfully completed the Statement of Interest (SoI) stage are eligible to apply. Applicants must be based at a UK research organization eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.

Before applying, applicants should check the eligibility of their organization and review the eligibility requirements for individuals on the UKRI Funding Service.

Budget and Duration

The full economic cost (FEC) of the project can be agreed with specific program areas, and STFC will fund 80% of the FEC. The duration of the award is as required to deliver the project. STFC will not fund project studentships.

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to follow the principles of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and the Technician Commitment. UKRI is committed to ensuring that effective international collaboration in research and innovation takes place with integrity and within strong ethical frameworks. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate how their proposed projects will comply with the Trusted Research and Innovation (TR&I) principles.

Key Dates

• Opening Date: 1 October 2024, 9:00 am UK time

• Closing Date: 28 August 2025, 4:00 pm UK time

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