AHRC responsive mode: catalyst awards (Grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council
What it funds
Awards to support researchers without prior experience of leading a significant research project to accelerate their trajectory as independent researchers, to unlock their potential, build leadership and convenor experience.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £300,000. Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) will fund 80% of the FEC. Funding for projects can be up to five years in duration.
Who can apply
Before applying for funding please check:the eligibility of your organisationyour eligibility as an individual. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has introduced new role names for funding opportunities being run on the new UKRI Funding Servicethat your proposal is suitable for AHRC fundingthe Remit Form if you are unsure whether your proposed research falls within the remit of AHRCWho is eligible to applyEligibility is determined on the basis of funding history at point of submitting your application.You are required to self-define your eligibility based on the below criteria and include a justification in your application. We will not provide specific advice on eligibility for this scheme, beyond the standard UKRI eligibility rules. Peer reviewers will consider eligibility as part of their assessment of fit to scheme and you have the right to reply to any commentary in your applicant response.You cannot be a current or former project lead on AHRC or other UKRI research grants or fellowship grants at point of application, except:doctoral training awards (any)early career fellowships (any)Daphne Jackson FellowshipsAHRC Research Networking (or equivalent)AHRC Curiosity AwardsAHRC Sma
How to apply
Click here to start an application on the UKRI Funding Service: https://funding-service.ukri.org/OPP894/apply/932 We are running this funding opportunity on the new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Funding Service so please ensure that your organisation is registered. You cannot apply on the Joint Electronic Submissions (Je-S) system.The project lead is responsible for completing the application process on the Funding Service, but we expect all team members and project partners to contribute to the application.Only the lead research organisation can submit an application to UKRI.To applySelect ‘Start application’ near the beginning of this Funding finder page.Confirm you are the project lead.Sign in or create a Funding Service account. To create an account, select your organisation, verify your email address, and set a password. Answer questions directly in the text boxes. You can save
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