Long-term cultural and sporting events legacy
Funding
Up to £1,320,000
Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
This grant funds research into the long-term impact of major sporting and cultural events in the UK. You must run a live experimental evaluation of a real event. The aim is to fill gaps in existing research methods. Up to £1,320,000 is available. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding
- Must run a live experimental evaluation of a major event
This grant is for researchers based at UK research organisations that are eligible for AHRC funding. It suits academics studying the social, cultural, or economic impact of large events. 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 Some funders do not publish their grants data.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 to research the long-term impact and legacy of major sporting and cultural events in the UK, focusing on running a live experimental evaluation of a major event that fills gaps in existing methodologies.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.
Apply through the AHRC funding portal. Check the AHRC website for eligibility criteria and application guidance specific to your research organisation.
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