Science Centre Awards Scheme

For the latest round information, please view the Small Awards Scheme.

The Science Centre Scheme is a funding scheme specifically for Science and Discovery Centres and Museums. Up to £20,000 may be available for projects which promote STFC science and technology.

Projects must be relevant to publicising engagement or teaching about the STFC science and technology areas, namely:

• Particle physics
• Nuclear physics
• Space, ionospheric, solar and planetary science
• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Studying materials with muon and neutron sources
• Studying materials with synchrotron light sources
• Research using laser facilities
• Other science areas 

To apply for a Science Centre Award you must:

• read the Science Centre Scheme notes for guidance - these contain the Rules of the Scheme and offer advice on completing the application form;
  
• complete the Science Centre Scheme application form;
  
• complete a contacts details form (Word document - link opens in a new window) for each applicant named on the application form

Upon completion of the project, you must complete a final report form.

View the list of previously funded| Science Scheme projects.

Other useful links

• New guidance notes
• New application form
• Final report form
• Science centre awards scheme previous winners
• Contacts details form (Word document - link opens in a new window)
• Latest Chair's report