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Funding opportunity: Astronomy solar and planetary small awards 2026

By Startup Networks

Apply for funding to support theory, including modelling, simulation and related software development, observation, experiment and new technology research, relevant to all aspects of solar system science

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.

This funding covers up to three years of research activity starting from 1 October 2027.

For astronomy observation and theory, see the related astronomy observation and theory opportunity.

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