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AHRC responsive mode: standard research grant
Funding
£300,000 – £1,500,000
Deadline
22 September 2026
Location
England
Applications
Applications closed
Overview
This grant funds collaborative research projects in the arts and humanities. It is run by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. There is no fixed limit on the grant value, but the typical range shown is £300,000 to £1,500,000. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding
- Project must be collaborative
- Project must fall within AHRC's arts and humanities remit
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 UK research organisations that are eligible for AHRC funding. It suits those leading well-defined collaborative projects in the arts and humanities. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside of eligible research institutions.
Regions
No published award history for UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Apply for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) standard research grant funding to support well-defined collaborative projects across the arts and humanities, in areas covered by our remit. 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 the AHRC as a researcher based at an eligible UK research organisation. Check the AHRC website for the specific application portal and guidance. Make sure your project fits within the AHRC's remit before applying.
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