Nucleus Public Engagement Awards 2026 (Grant)

Apply for funding to engage the public with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supported science and/or raise engagement capacity in STFC communities. STFC Nucleus grant holders undertake high quality programmes of public engagement that inspire and involve target audiences with stories of STFC science, technology and facilities. Grant holders may also use Nucleus awards to increase capacity for STFC focused public engagement in the applying institution or appropriate communities of practice. Proposed engagement programmes must clearly focus on the remit of the STFC-funded science programme or clearly and demonstrably align to the science and technology work of STFC's national and international laboratories and facilities. The Wonder Initiative is particularly encouraged, which focuses on audience-driven public engagement with under-served communities in the most socio-economically deprived areas of the UK, especially those aged eight to 14 years old and their families and carers.