Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
- News and guidance from funder
- Guidance from Research Services
- Electronic Submission Systems and Processes
- Background information on the STFC
News and guidance from funder
Below are selected STFC-related items included in recent Research Services News Bulletins, as well as selected guidance documents directly from the funder. This is not a comprehensive listing of STFC news – you can also subscribe directly to STFC news feeds and email alerts on the STFC website.
| RS News and funder guidance | Last updated |
|---|---|
| STFC Researchfish: new look and functionality | 15-July-13 |
| Report on STFC Research Outputs Collection via Researchfish 2013 | 13-May-13 |
| STFC Researchfish Outputs Collection 2013 (deadline extended to 4 Apr 2013) | 4-Mar-13 |
| RCUK ARMA Study Tour presentation slides available | 22-Feb-13 |
| STFC: Programmatic Review update | 1-Feb-13 |
| STFC expand commitment to share research data in the UK | 23-Nov-12 |
| Changes to Final Reports | 23-Nov-12 |
| Programmatic Review - next steps | 16-Jun-12 |
| STFC: Research Grants Handbook | |
| STFC: Roadmap (to find projects and other related items) | |
| STFC: Grants on the Web | |
| STFC: Statistics | |
| STFC: Advisory boards, panels and committees |
Guidance from Research Services
| Guidance from Research Services | Last updated |
|---|---|
X5 costings and grant applications checklist (equipment and survey costs)  (74kb) |
Aug-13 |
| Report on the STFC Research Outputs Collection via Researchfish 2013 (April 2013 | 16-Apr-13 |
Electronic Submission Systems and Processes
| System and Processes | |
|---|---|
| Je-S | Je-S log-in page |
| Application Process on Je-S (incl. how to create an account) | |
| Tips: Je-S application form and X5 costings | |
| Guidance for Departmental Approvers | |
| Peer Review and Monitoring Applications | |
| Offer Acceptances and Start Certificates | |
| Grant Maintenance | |
| Academic Reporting and Expenditure Statements | |
| Je-S Handbook | |
| Researchfish | Researchfish log-in page |
| Researchfish |
Background information on the STFC
| Funder's website | www.stfc.ac.uk |
|---|---|
| Funding Guide | See Research Grants Handbook |
| STFC funding opportunities | On the STFC website On ResearchProfessional.com. |
| STFC Research Income at Oxford | 2011/12: Oxford received £9.6M (eighth largest research funder of the University) |
| Applications and Award Activity at Oxford | 2011/12: 43 applications submitted to the value of £35.2M. 37 new STFC awards accepted worth £6.7M including financial amendments to existing awards (University financial year Aug-Jul) |
| Success Rates | 2010/11 - by volume of applications National average: 53%. Oxford: 82%. (STFC financial year Apr-Mar) See the STFC's Success Rates webpage |