Science and Technology Facilities Council
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| Abbreviation | STFC |
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| Formation | 2007 |
| Type | Non-departmental public body |
| Legal status | Government agency |
| Purpose | Funding of science research |
| Headquarters | Polaris House |
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United Kingdom |
| Dr. Brian Bowsher | |
| Sir Michael Sterling | |
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STFC Council |
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| Website | www.stfc.ac.uk |
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a UK government body that carries out civil research in science and engineering, and funds UK research in areas including particle physics, nuclear physics, space science and astronomy (both ground-based and space-based).
STFC was formed in April 2007 when Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC), the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils (CCLRC), along with the nuclear physics activities of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) were brought under the one umbrella organisation. From 1 November 2016 Dr. Brain Bowsher has replaced John Womersley as the CEO of STFC. John Womersley has now moved on to the European Spallation Source as the new Director General.
Receiving its funding through the science budget from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), STFC's mission is to “To maximise the impact of our knowledge, skills, facilities and resources for the benefit of the United Kingdom and its people.”
· Universities: STFC support university-based research, innovation and skills development in particle physics, nuclear physics, space science and astronomy.
· Scientific Facilities: They provide access to world-leading, large-scale facilities across a range of physical and life sciences, enabling research, innovation and skills.
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