Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) 2026

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) provides research grant funding opportunities for large or complex projects that have significant scientific priority in particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy, particle astrophysics, accelerator physics, and computing for PPAN Programme. This funding opportunity is reviewed through frequent Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) rounds and supports projects such as participating in new or developing existing high priority experiments or missions, developing new instruments or accelerator technologies, developing or upgrading detectors, purchasing or upgrading major high performance computing facilities, ongoing operation of existing facilities, and developing new initiatives in e-science including modelling and data management. Only invited applicants who have undergone a successful Statement of Interest (SoI) stage and have been approved by programme managers are eligible to submit a full proposal. STFC will fund 80% of the full economic cost (FEC) of approved projects, with the FEC determined and agreed with specific programme areas. The duration of awards is flexible based on project requirements, and funding amounts are determined by budget envelopes advised and agreed by the STFC programme manager.