Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

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AHRC Proof of Concept: Translating Research into Real-World Impact

Transform previously funded arts and humanities research into real-world impact through commercialisation and knowledge exchange, with grants up to £150,000 available for UK-based researchers.

Published 27 Jan 2026

AHRC Catalyst Awards for Early-Career Researchers

AHRC funding to support early-career researchers in arts and humanities to lead their first significant research project and develop independent research careers.

Published 31 Jan 2025

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AHRC Curiosity Award for Early-Stage Arts and Humanities Research

Flexible funding up to £100,000 for early-stage, ambitious arts and humanities research projects that pioneer new ideas and build research partnerships.

Published 31 Jan 2025

UK-Brazil Collaborative Arts and Humanities Research Grants

AHRC seeks to fund collaborative arts and humanities research partnerships between UK researchers and scientists in São Paulo, Brazil, with project costs of £300,000-£1.5 million.

UK-Luxembourg Collaborative Arts and Humanities Research Funding

Secure AHRC funding of £300,000-£1,500,000 to conduct collaborative arts and humanities research with Luxembourg-based partners over up to five years.

Arts and Humanities Research Council Standard Research Grant

Continuously open AHRC funding for collaborative arts and humanities research projects (£300,000-£1.5 million, 80% funded) with flexible submission and up to five-year duration.

UK-US Collaborative Research Funding for Arts and Humanities (AHRC-UKRI NSF Partnership)

Collaborative funding for UK-US arts and humanities research partnerships, with AHRC covering 80% of UK project costs up to £1.5 million.