Long-term cultural and sporting events legacy
Funding
£1,100,000 – £1,320,000
Deadline
1 December 2026
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 1 December 2026
Overview
This grant funds research into the long-term impact of major sporting and cultural events in the UK. Researchers must run a live experimental evaluation of a major event. The aim is to fill gaps in existing research methods. Funding ranges from £1,100,000 to £1,320,000. The deadline to apply is 1 December 2026. 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
- Research must include a live experimental evaluation of a major event
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 eligible for Arts and Humanities Research Council funding. It suits academics studying the social, cultural, or economic legacy of major events. 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 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.
You must apply through the UKRI funding service. Check that your research organisation is eligible for AHRC funding before applying. The deadline is 1 December 2026.
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