AHRC Standard research grant: applicant-led mode

Funding

£300,000 – £1,500,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 21 September 2028

Overview

This grant funds collaborative research projects in the arts and humanities. It is run by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. There is no fixed upper limit on the grant value, though example figures range from £300,000 to £1,500,000. The deadline to apply is 21 September 2028.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding
  • Project must be collaborative
  • Research must fall within AHRC's remit (arts and humanities)
Who is this for?

This grant is for researchers based at UK universities or research organisations that are eligible for AHRC funding. It suits teams running well-defined collaborative projects in the arts and humanities. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside eligible research institutions.

Regions

Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

Apply for 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.

How to apply

You apply through the UKRI Funding Service portal. Your project must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. Check AHRC's website for full guidance before submitting.

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Last updated: 27 September 2026