Legacy awards for STFC public engagement grants follow-on funding, deadline 20 March 2025
STFC offers up to £50,000 to STFC grant-funded public engagement programmes to continue to grow and evolve over time.
Apply for Legacy award funding to continue your programme to improve public engagement in science and technology.
You must have previously received funding through STFC public engagement awards.
Your previous award grant must have finished within 36 months of the closing date of the opportunity.
Your proposal must focus on an area from the STFC remit. You must be able to demonstrate the success of your previous project through data.
The full economic cost of your project can be up to £62,500. STFC will fund up to:
- £50,000 for a first Legacy award
- £25,000 for a second Legacy award
You project is expected to run for up to 36 months.
The deadline for applications is 4pm (UK time) on 20 March 2025.
Click here for full details and to apply
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