At a glance
Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is up to £20K. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. The application deadline is August 25, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- Up to £20K
- Deadline
- Aug 25, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A Opportunity status: Open Funders: Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Funding type: Grant Total fund: £100,000 Award range: £5,000 - £20,000 Publication date: 29 May 2026 Opening date: 4 June 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 25 August 2026 4:00pm UK time Start application 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 UK produces annual accounts that are certified by an accountant It 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 12 months and 36 months in dur...
Who can apply
See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations.
How to apply
Apply through the UKRI Funding Service as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.
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