# Particle Physics Experiment Consolidated Grants 2026

**Funder:** STFC (UKRI)
**Budget:** 80% FEC; non-staff costs indicative (e.g. £1,200/yr travel per FTE)
**Deadline:** 9 July 2026 (4:00pm UK time; same deadline applies for Form X, financial details form, and M&O/common fund requests)
**Duration:** 2 years (1 October 2027 – 30 September 2029)
**Consortium:** Required — consortium from different research organisations working collaboratively (unchanged from 2024 round)
**Application:** Single stage; Form X and financial details form must also be submitted by the same deadline
**Frequency:** Every 4 years (exceptionally 2-year continuation round in 2026)
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/particle-physics-experiment-consolidated-grants-2026/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Continuation of 2024 PPE Consolidated Grants for two remaining years. Open to eligible UK research organisations that received a 2024 PPE award. Applicants must submit an update to their 2024 application; new or additional activities only in exceptional circumstances. STFC funds 80% FEC. Covers named experiments (ATLAS, CMS, LHCb, etc.) including M&O and common fund requests.

## Summary

The Particle Physics Experiment Consolidated Grants 2026 is a two-year continuation round (October 2027, September 2029) for UK research organisations that received a 2024 PPE award, funding major experiments including ATLAS, CMS, and LHCb. Funding is delivered at 80% full economic cost and covers materials and operations plus common fund requests. This is an exceptional 2-year round; the call normally runs every four years and requires consortia from different research organisations.

## Who should apply

- UK research organisations holding a 2024 PPE Consolidated Grant award
- Consortia from multiple institutions working on named LHC experiments (ATLAS, CMS, LHCb, etc.)
- Groups submitting updates to their 2024 applications rather than new proposals
- Organisations seeking continuation funding for materials, operations, and common fund contributions

## Key dates

- Deadline: 4:00 PM UK time, Thursday 9 July 2026 (Form X, financial details, and M&O/common fund requests)
- Single-stage application with simultaneous submission of all forms
- Two-year funding period: 1 October 2027-30 September 2029

## Tips for applicants

- This is a continuation-only round: submit an update to your 2024 application with new or additional activities only in exceptional circumstances; major scope changes will not be competitive.
- Consortium structure is mandatory and unchanged from 2024, ensure all partner institutions submit their forms and financial details on the same deadline.
- STFC funds 80% FEC; budget your institutional contribution and non-staff costs (e.g. travel) accordingly, noting that some costs are indicative (e.g. £1,200/year per FTE for travel).

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the STFC Particle Physics Experiment Grants 2026?

Only UK research organisations that received a 2024 PPE Consolidated Grant award. This is a continuation round for existing awardees.

### Do I have to form a consortium?

Yes, the call requires a consortium from different research organisations working collaboratively, unchanged from the 2024 round.

### What is the funding rate for the STFC PPE Grants 2026?

STFC funds 80% full economic cost; your institution covers the remaining 20%.

### How long is the funding period?

Two years, from 1 October 2027 to 30 September 2029.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/stfc-ukri-particle-physics-experiment-consolidated-grants-20-2026-07) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.