Dear Colleagues,

Please be advised the STFC Astronomy Small Awards 2026 opportunities are now live on the UKRI funding finder:

• Solar and planetary 2026 – Astronomy solar and planetary small awards 2026 – UKRI
• Astronomy observation and theory 2026 – Astronomy observation and theory small awards 2026 – UKRI

The opportunities open on Tuesday 16^th December 2025 and the deadline for submissions is Tuesday 10^th March 2026.

Applicants are advised that there is no functionality to return for amendment on the UKRI Funding Service and therefore applications that do not follow the guidance will be rejected on receipt.

A reminder that the Large Awards scheme is paused until we understand the outcome of the Spending Review and therefore there is no opportunity to apply for support in the 2026 round.

Kind regards
The Astronomy Awards Team