UK grant · UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council
AHRC Standard research grant: applicant-led mode (Grant)
£300,000 to £1,500,000 Closes 21 September 2028
Official listing and how to apply
Source: Find a Grant (GOV.UK) · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | £300,000 to £1,500,000 |
| Total funding available | £999,999,999 |
| Opens | 23 September 2026 |
| Closes | 21 September 2028 (681 days left) |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Public sector and councils, Charities and non-profits |
| Applicant types listed | Public Sector; Non-profit; Private Sector |
| Nation or region | National |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Find a Grant (GOV.UK) |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Find a Grant (GOV.UK):
Apply for AHRC standard research grant funding to support well-defined collaborative projects across the arts and humanities, in areas covered by our remit.
You must include a project lead and at least one project co-lead jointly involved in the development and management of the project and co-authored research outputs
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.
The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be between £300,000 and £1.5 million. AHRC will fund 80% of the FEC.
The maximum duration of these awards is five years.
Eligibility
This funding opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible.
Check whether your proposed research is within the subject remit of AHRC.
Who is eligible to apply
Your application must include a project lead and at least one project co-lead. Each team member must contribute to:
- the development of the research grant application
- project leadership and management
- joint publication of authored research
This funding opportunity is open to applicants who meet the individual eligibility criteria.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) acknowledges and supports different career paths within the research and innovation community.
You do not need to hold an academic, research or teaching post to apply. Applications are welcomed from those working, for example, as archivists, curators, librarians, technicians and practitioners.
Project co-leads
Project co-leads are supported by this funding opportunity and includes project co-lead internationals, as per the guidance below.
Other roles
Other roles that are supported by this funding opportunity are listed in the ‘Core team’ section.
Who is not eligible to apply
We do not support project studentships (funding PhD study) within this funding opportunity.
International researchers
As AHRC research council is a lead funder for this opportunity, international researchers can apply as ‘project co-lead (international)’. You should include all other international collaborators (or UK partners not based at approved organisations) as project partners.
Resubmissions
We will not accept uninvited resubmissions of projects that have been submitted to UKRI. Find out more about UKRI’s resubmission policy.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.
We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:
- career breaks
- support for people with caring responsibilities
- flexible working
- alternative working patterns
UKRI can offer disability and accessibility support for UKRI applicants and grant holders during the application and assessment process.
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