AHRC Catalyst Awards: applicant-led mode
Funding
£100,000 – £300,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
England
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
This AHRC grant supports researchers who have not yet led a major research project. It helps them build independence, leadership skills, and experience as a research convenor. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. The grant is based in England.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding
- Must not have prior experience of leading a significant research project
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This is for researchers based at AHRC-eligible UK research organisations who have not yet led a significant research project. It suits early-career academics looking to grow their independence and leadership experience. It is not for established research leaders or businesses outside the academic sector.
Regions
No published award history for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
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.
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