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Deadline of 31 March 2026 is for departments to submit LTA applications for students starting October 2025.
STFC Long Term Attachments (LTAs) is sponsored by Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). STFC funds PhD studentships through Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) and Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in astronomy, physics, and space science.
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Overseas fieldwork – STFC – UKRI Overseas fieldwork – STFC Departments who hold Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) training grants for Doctoral Training Partnership studentships receive funding which includes unit costs for overseas fieldwork.
There is a separate approval process for departments to apply for exceptional fieldwork costs for STFC-funded students who will undertake long term attachments to overseas facilities. A long term attachment is a single visit of 120 days up to a maximum of 365 days. Long Term Attachment (LTA) approvals Departments need to apply for LTA funding for students that started in October 2025.
LTA applications should be submitted to studentships@stfc. ukri. org by 31 March 2026.
Applications for LTAs should include overseas travel and subsistence expenses in connection with fieldwork or other visits that are considered essential to the student’s research or training programme. Find out more information and download the application form . Applications will be assessed through a panel process and if approved, payments of LTA funds will be made quarterly with the next payment of the training grant.
A separate LTA reconciliation form will need to be attached to the final expenditure statement at the end of the training grant. Long term attachments to CERN Students wishing to visit CERN must email the UK Liaison Office at uklo. team@cern.
ch , at least three months in advance. LTA commencement dates will be announced as accommodation becomes available. Find out more about attachments to CERN .
Student travel and medical insurance It is the responsibility of the research organisation to provide students with adequate travel, emergency medical, repatriation, personal accident, disability insurance and healthcare cover for students on long term attachments. Please direct any queries regarding student LTA applications to studentships@stfc. ukri.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Students enrolled in STFC Doctoral Training Partnership studentships whose overseas visit is considered essential to their research or training programme. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Covers tuition fees (up to £5,006/year), doctoral stipend (£20,780-£22,780/year), and Research Training Support Grant (£1,000/year). LTAs specifically cover 120-365 days at international facilities. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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