AHRC Curiosity Award: applicant-led mode
Funding
Up to £100,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
England
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
The AHRC Curiosity Award funds fundamental arts and humanities research. It supports new research ideas, networking, and the development of future research opportunities. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. The award is flexible and applicant-led, meaning you shape the research direction.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This award is for researchers based at UK research organisations eligible for AHRC funding. It suits those wanting to explore new ideas, build networks, or develop future research agendas in arts and humanities. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside eligible research institutions.
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 Some funders do not publish their grants data.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 for flexible awards to fund fundamental research that leads to new research agendas, networking activity and idea generation, which enables the development of further research opportunities and new research agendas.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.
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