Astronomy

Introduction and key links

Science and Technology Facilities Council'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.

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Programme activities

Astronomy - covers terrestrial and space based astronomy research and facilities

• Terrestrial Astronomy Facilities - (currently links to the Council's Science Roadmap)
• Astronomy Facilities in Space - (currently links to the Council's Science Roadmap)
• European Southern Observatory (link opens in a new window) (ESO)
• European Space Agency (link opens in a new window) (ESA)
• PPARC Reviews

Solar system science - covers solar-terrestrial physics and solar systems space missions

• Solar-Terrestrial Physics Facilities - (currently links to the Council's Science Roadmap)
• Solar System Facilities in Space - (currently links to the Council's Science Roadmap)
• European Space Agency (link opens in a new window) (ESA)
• PPARC: Strategy for Solar System Science 2006-2016 (PDF - link opens in a new window)
• Aurora

Funding opportunities - 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
• Science and Technology Facilities Council Fellowships (including the Aurora Cross Disciplinary Fellowships Scheme)
• Science and Technology Facilities Council Studentships
• Statements of Interest for new large projects - for submission to Science Committee

Closed funding schemes - (for information only)

• Announcement of Opportunity for Collaborative Research in Exploration Systems and Technology (CREST)
• Announcement of Opportunity: ELT Research and Development

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Other activities and links

• UK - China Astronomy Interactions

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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

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Other resources

• Grants on the Web - searchable database for all current Science and Facilities Council grants