Astronomy

Introduction and key links

STFC's Astronomy Programme provides support for a wide range of facilities, research groups and individuals in order to investigate some of the highest priority questions in astronomy.

In this section you will find details of our current and future programmes, facilities and contact details for enquiries. You will also find information on applying for astronomy research grants and access to the facilities we support.

Programme activities

Astronomy

• Astronomy Facilities
• European Southern Observatory (link opens in a new window) (ESO)

Space Science

See UK Space Agency (link opens in a new window)website.

Funding opportunities

This includes research grants, fellowships, studentships, telescope time and other funding opportunities

• Astronomy Research Grants - guidelines and information including peer review
• Applying for Telescope Time on Science and Technology Facilities Council Astronomy Facilities
• STFC fellowships
• STFC studentships
• Statements of Interest for new large projects - for submission to Particle Physics, Astronomy and Nuclear Physics (PPAN)

Astronomy contacts

• View the Astronomy contacts associated with current projects and Panels
• Alternatively, search for members of the Astronomy Division in the staff directory
• Astronomy Committees and Panels

Other resources

• Grants on the Web - searchable database for all current STFC grants