Nucleus Public Engagement Awards 2026 (Grant)

This grant provides £20,000 to £100,000 for public engagement projects about science supported by STFC. You can use the money to engage the public with STFC science or build engagement skills in STFC communities. Your organisation must be UK-based and have audited accounts. You need a subject matter expert from an STFC funded area on your team. The deadline is 31 March 2026. This funding helps bring complex science to everyday people through events, activities, or educational programmes.

This grant is for UK organisations that want to share STFC science with the public. You need audited accounts and must work with an expert from an STFC funded research area. It suits universities, science centres, charities, or other groups doing public engagement work.

Apply for funding to engage the public with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supported science and/or raise engagement capacity in STFC communities. You must work for an organisation that: • is based in the UK • has audited accounts Proposals must include a subject matter expert in an STFC funded area.