UK grant · UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council
Unlocking advanced capabilities in conservation and heritage science (Grant)
£500,000 to £1,500,000 Closes 25 November 2026
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 | £500,000 to £1,500,000 |
| Total funding available | £6,200,000 |
| Opens | 7 September 2026 |
| Closes | 25 November 2026 (15 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 funding to strengthen conservation and heritage science infrastructure by building sustainable national capability, improving access to nationally significant facilities and addressing unmet user demand.
Projects should expand collaboration with industry, to accelerate technology development, commercialisation and knowledge exchange.
The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £1.5 million, with £300,000 allocated to cascading funding.
Projects must start 1 April 2027 and may last up to 24 months, ending by 31 March 2029.
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible.
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 responsibilitiesflexible working
- alternative working patterns
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) can offer disability and accessibility support for UKRI applicants and grant holders during the application and assessment process.
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