AHRC responsive mode: Curiosity Award
Arts and Humanities Research Council
What it funds
Word limit: 550 In plain English, provide a summary we can use to identify the most suitable experts to assess your application. We usually make this summary publicly available on external-facing websites, therefore do not include any confidential or sensitive information. Make it suitable for a variety of readers, for example: opinion-formers policymakers the public the wider research community Guidance for writing a summary Clearly describe your proposed work in terms of: context the challenge
Who can apply
Years of active research experience Applications are welcomed from researchers across all career stages, from early career to established researchers. Employment The project lead and any project co-leads must be employed and supported by an eligible organisation for at least the duration of the UKRI support. It is not a requirement that a contract be in place at the point of application submission. It is also not a requirement to have a permanent employment contract to apply for funding. Skills and qualifications You must have the appropriate skills to lead the project in line with UKRI’s terms and conditions. There are no specific qualification requirements, and you do not necessarily need a qualification such as a PhD. During your project, you must be primarily based and permitted to work in the UK. You do not need to hold an academic research or teaching post to apply. Applications are welcomed from those working, for example, as archivists, curators, librarians, technicians and practitioners. International researchers We also encourage international researchers to participate as project co-leads. See sections two and three of the AHRC research funding guide for full details on
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