Research grant
AHRC Catalyst Awards: Applicant-led Mode
UK Research and Innovation
- Early independent researcher
- United Kingdom
- Institution applies
About
Supports researchers developing independence through ambitious arts and humanities research. Awards build research leadership, collaboration and convening experience, with mentoring and development integral to the project. Solo researchers, teams and networks are eligible. Projects may last up to five years and start at least nine months after submission. Applications are accepted without a closing date.
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Eligibility
Covers: £100,000–£300,000 full economic project cost, normally funded at 80%; approved international co-lead costs follow special provisions.
Lead organisation must be UK-based and eligible for the relevant council or scheme; overseas collaborators follow the call’s partner/co-lead rules.
Project leads at eligible UK organisations must not have led a significant research or fellowship grant. Specified exceptions include doctoral training, early-career and Daphne Jackson fellowships, networking, Curiosity and certain practice-led or impact awards. Equivalent awards from other funders are assessed similarly. Co-leads and mentors are exempt from this funding-history restriction. PhD studentships are not supported.
Source: ukri.org