The Science and Technology Facilities Council invites applications for its leadership fellows in public engagement call. This enables researchers in an STFC-funded area of science and technology to deliver a prolonged, thematic programme of public engagement at an institution, covering multiple different events and activities. The aim is to create a network of highly-skilled practitioners of public engagement with STFC science who inspire and involve colleagues, students, and the public in their activities, as well as highlight the achievements of STFC science and technology, demonstrating the excitement of research and the value of STEM to the UK. A substantial part of the activities must also be concerned with leadership and capacity building.

Researchers at a UK research organisation, who have a track record of either research in an STFC-funded area of science and technology or research that has been underpinned by use of STFC’s national or international laboratories and facilities, may apply. Applicants must have a demonstrable record of success in planning, delivering and evaluating public engagement activities to a wide range of audiences. Leadership fellows must be in the employment of their host research organisation when the fellowship commences or have approached an appropriate research organisation to host the fellowship upon application.

Grants are worth up to £100,000 for up to three years.