STFC (UKRI)
Particle Physics Experiment Consolidated Grants 2026
4:00pm UK time; same deadline applies for Form X, financial details form, and M&O/common fund requests
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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.
Details
| Funder | STFC (UKRI) |
| Budget | 80% FEC; non-staff costs indicative (e.g. £1,200/yr travel per FTE) |
| Deadline | 9 July 2026 |
| 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 |
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.
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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