Doctoral focal awards in data-intensive sciences

Funding

Up to £10,500,000

Deadline

Check with the funder

Location

England

Applications

Rolling applications

Overview

This grant funds doctoral training in data-intensive sciences. It is run by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). You can apply for up to £10,500,000 to deliver training programmes for PhD students. The funding helps students build skills for careers in academia or industry. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for STFC funding.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

This grant is for UK research organisations eligible for STFC funding, such as universities and research institutes in England. It is for organisations that want to deliver doctoral training programmes in data-intensive sciences. It is not for individual students, businesses, or charities.

Regions

No published award history for Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Apply for funding to deliver STFC’s doctoral focal awards in the field of data-intensive sciences.This funding opportunity builds on our previous investment, providing students with skills and training to enable careers in academia or industry.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding.

How to apply

Apply directly through STFC. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding. Check the STFC website for application details and any portal requirements.

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Last updated: 18 August 2026