PATT travel claim for competitively awarded observation time
UK Research and Innovation’s PATT travel claim reimburses UK researchers’ travel costs for competitively awarded telescope observation time, supporting direct participation in astronomical research.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Open - no closing date
Funding Amounts: Covers 100% of travel and subsistence costs for eligible observing runs; groups exceeding £7,500/year should apply for a travel grant instead.
Summary: Supports UK-based researchers in reclaiming travel and subsistence expenses for approved, competitively awarded telescope observation time.
Key Information: Requests must be submitted at least four weeks before travel; claims cannot be made for unapproved or historic trips.
Description
This funding opportunity enables UK-based researchers to claim back travel and subsistence costs when visiting astronomy telescopes for competitively awarded science observation time. Administered by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the scheme ensures that researchers can participate in essential observing programmes at facilities supported or approved by the Panel for the Allocation of Telescope Time (PATT). The travel claim covers necessary logistical expenses, supporting the advancement of astronomical research by removing financial barriers to telescope access.
