AHRC Catalyst Awards: applicant-led mode
Funding
£100,000 – £300,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 21 September 2028
This grant supports researchers who have not yet led a major research project. It helps them build independence, leadership skills, and experience. You can apply for between £100,000 and £300,000. The deadline is 21 September 2028. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Applicant must not have prior experience of leading a significant research project
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding
This grant is for researchers based at eligible UK research organisations who have not yet led a significant research project. It is aimed at arts and humanities researchers looking to develop as independent research leaders. It is not for experienced principal investigators or those outside eligible UK research institutions.
Regions
Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council
Apply for funding to support researchers without prior experience of leading a significant research project to accelerate their trajectory as independent researchers, to unlock their potential and build leadership and convenor experience. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
You apply through your UK research organisation, which must be eligible for AHRC funding. Submit your application via UKRI's funding service before the 21 September 2028 deadline.
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