Astronomy Guidelines – 2015

Astronomy Guidelines – 2015

Dear Colleagues

This note is to advise that the closing date for the 2015 Astronomy Grant Round is 12th February 2015. Submissions are accepted from 1st December 2014.

The Astronomy Guidelines for Applicants have been revised and can be found at http://www.stfc.ac.uk/181.aspx

Potential Applicants are strongly advised to read the guidelines in detail as a number of more significant changes have been made this year:

  • A single proposal covering all four Astronomy Grants Panel science areas is no longer permitted, where groups span Astronomy Observations /Theory and Planetary/Solar Studies two distinct proposals are now required
  • Page Limits have been amended
  • More information on the peer review process has been provided
  • New groups submitting their first consolidated proposal or those considering a consortium submission are advised to inform the Office.

Should you have any queries please email the AGP programme manager kim.burchell@stfc.ac.uk