UKRI Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A

Source-based overview

UKRI Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A is offered by STFC / UKRI. £100,000 total fund; awards £5,000–£20,000. The opportunity focuses on Science engagement; public communication; STEM and is intended for United Kingdom. The official timing is Closes 25 Aug 2026, 4 PM UK time. Applicants should review the linked official page for the complete eligibility rules, required documents, assessment criteria, funding conditions and submission route.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants and locations: United Kingdom. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.

Funding and benefits

£100,000 total fund; awards £5,000–£20,000.

Themes and supported activities

Science engagement; public communication; STEM

Public Engagement Grant

United Kingdom

Deadline and timeline

Closes 25 Aug 2026, 4 PM UK time: Closes 25 Aug 2026, 4 PM UK time: Aug 25, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.