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AHRC responsive mode: catalyst awards
Funding
£100,000 – £300,000
Deadline
22 September 2026
Location
England
Applications
Applications closed
Overview
This AHRC grant supports researchers who have not yet led a major research project. It helps them build independence, leadership, and experience as a research convenor. You can apply for between £100,000 and £300,000. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding.
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 grant is for researchers based at eligible UK research organisations who have not yet led a significant research project. It suits those in arts and humanities who want to develop as independent researchers and research leaders. It is not for experienced principal investigators who have already led major funded projects.
Regions
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Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council
AHRC awards 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 must apply through a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. Applications are submitted via UKRI's funding service portal. Check the AHRC website for full guidance before applying.
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Last updated: 23 September 2026