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Doctoral focal awards in data-intensive sciences
Funding
Up to £2,100,000
Deadline
16 September 2026
Location
England
Applications
Applications closed
Overview
This grant funds doctoral training in data-intensive sciences. It is run by STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation. Awards can be worth up to £2,100,000. The funding supports student skills and training for careers in academia or industry. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for STFC funding. The deadline to apply is 16 September 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
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.
This is for UK research organisations, such as universities, that are eligible to receive STFC funding. It is aimed at organisations that can deliver doctoral training programmes in data-intensive sciences. It is not for individual students, businesses, or charities.
Regions
No published award history for UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Research Council. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Research Council
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
You apply through the UKRI Funding Service. Your organisation must be eligible for STFC funding before you apply. Check the UKRI website for the full application guidance and any required documents.
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