Opportunities

STFC Doctoral Focal Awards in Data-Intensive Sciences — 2026

Institutional doctoral-training grants for data-intensive sciences, supporting cohorts of doctoral students with academic and industry engagement.

Expired. This record is retained for historical intelligence. Check the programme history and related open opportunities below for a newer or comparable call.

Opportunity Passport

At a glance

ExpiredVerified
RO ID
RO-2026-006313
Type
Institutional Funding
Level / stage
Institution / Research Team
Host
United Kingdom · UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Applicant geography
Applicants from United Kingdom
Funding
Funding available
Award
Up to GBP 2,100,000 total
Last deadline
September 16, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
Last checked
August 23, 2026

Opportunity overview

Doctoral training grant. UK eligible research organisations; funding to deliver doctoral focal awards in data-intensive sciences. Published/opened within the window; first cohort expected from Oct 2027.

Funding

Funding coverage
Funding available
Financial model
Research grant / award
Award
Up to GBP 2,100,000 total
Duration
Seven-year award framework; first cohort expected from October 2027
  • Research costs: Yes

Eligibility

Eligible UK STFC research organisation; industrial/project-partner engagement expected.

Applicant geography
Applicants from United Kingdom
Affiliation
Lead must be a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding.

Programme details

Funder / sponsor
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Host organisation
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Host country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Disciplines
Computer & Data Sciences

Application

Method
Online portal

Refer to the official source for complete application instructions.

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Deadlines

  1. Application deadlineSeptember 16, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
    Applications close 16 September 2026 at 4:00pm UK time.

Sources and verification

Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 23, 2026.

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