# Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP)

**Funder:** STFC
**Budget:** Up to the budget envelope advised by the STFC programme manager; STFC funds 80% of FEC
**Duration:** As required to deliver the project
**Application:** 2-stage: Statement of Interest → full application (by invitation only)
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/projects-peer-review-panel-pprp-2027/
**Last verified:** 2 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports large or complex projects in particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy, particle astrophysics, accelerator physics, or computing for the PPAN Programme. Open only to organisations with standard UKRI/STFC eligibility; only invited applicants following a successful Statement of Interest may apply. STFC funds 80% of FEC; project studentships are not funded.

## Summary

The STFC Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) funds large or complex research projects in particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy, particle astrophysics, accelerator physics, or computing through the PPAN Programme. STFC covers 80% of full economic cost; the scheme is open only to eligible UK organisations and operates on continuous, rolling deadlines set by the programme manager. Applicants must first submit a successful Statement of Interest before invitation to full application.

## Who should apply

- UK-based organisations eligible under UKRI/STFC standard funding rules
- Research teams proposing large or complex projects in particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy, particle astrophysics, accelerator physics, or computing
- Consortia and collaborative projects requiring multi-institution coordination
- Researchers whose projects require investment beyond routine grant schemes

## Key dates

- Two-stage process: Statement of Interest followed by full application by invitation only
- Deadlines set by STFC programme manager; rolling window for submissions
- Project duration as required to deliver the research objectives

## Tips for applicants

- Submit a compelling Statement of Interest that clearly articulates the scale and complexity of your project; only invited teams progress to full application.
- Confirm the relevant PPAN Programme, deadline window, and programme manager contact before drafting your Statement of Interest; rolling deadlines require early coordination.
- Note that project studentships are not funded under this scheme; plan co-funding or alternative support for PhD students separately.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does STFC PPRP fund?

Large or complex research projects in particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy, particle astrophysics, accelerator physics, or computing through the PPAN Programme.

### What is the funding rate for STFC PPRP projects?

STFC funds 80% of full economic cost (FEC); applicants must secure 20% co-funding or institutional support.

### Who can apply to STFC PPRP?

Only UK-based organisations eligible under UKRI/STFC standard funding rules, and only after submitting a successful Statement of Interest and receiving an invitation to full application.

### Are project studentships funded?

No, project studentships are not funded under STFC PPRP; alternative co-funding arrangements must be made.

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