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 How We Make a Difference
Welcome to the website of the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC). We direct, coordinate and fund research in particle physics and astronomy, delivering world-leading science, technologies and people for the UK (more...)

Ideas pioneered by PPARC have application far wider than particle physics and astronomy. Find out more about their impact in everyday areas as diverse as healthcare, security and computer games. Check out our developing series of 'Case Studies' and learn how PPARC funding makes a difference (more...)
Latest news

Click to read news item     12 March 2007
PIPSS Themed call for Defence and Security Projects - 3 April closing date
PPARC, the MoD, RAO and the DSTL are supporting a joint call for funding through the PIPSS programme in the areas of technology relevant to security and defence.

 
Click to read news item     12 March 2007
PPAP discussion documents
Particle Physics Advisory Panel (PPAP) discussion documents

 
Click to read news item     09 March 2007
Space Exploration Workshop on the 3 April 2007
The UK has a vibrant space science and industrial community which is both highly experienced in developing innovative space technology and well respected by its international partners.

 
Click to read news item     Press Release 09 March 2007
H.E.S.S. wins Descartes prize
The international H.E.S.S. team has won the coveted Descartes prize for Basic Research for their work studying some of the most violent phenomena in the Universe.

 

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Quick links
Using this site
Including site map, quickfinder and access keys
Science Roadmap
The current and possible future projects in which PPARC will invest in order to deliver its science programme
Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008
A list of the facilities for which PPARC is providing the estimated value of facility time
Diary
PPARC events and meetings
Funding
How to apply, schemes, forms, handbook and administration
Joint electronic Submission: login
Prepare and submit research grant proposals electronically using the Je-S system
Frontiers
Frontiers, PPARC's flagship magazine
Grants on the Web
Summaries of all current PPARC research grants
PPARC Statistics
Statistics on grants, fellowships and studentships supported by PPARC
Publications
Free publications, posters and pamphlets
PPARC Science
An introduction to PPARC science specially written for this web site by acclaimed science writer Nina Hall
Aurora
ESA's programme to explore Mars and the Moon
Contract Opportunities
Information for UK Industry
Recruitment
Jobs in PPARC