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AHRC Catalyst Awards: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) · Competitive · Research & Development

At a glance

AHRC Catalyst Awards: applicant-led mode is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is up to £300K. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.

Amount
Up to £300K
Deadline
Rolling
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: AHRC Catalyst Awards: applicant-led mode Opportunity status: Open Funders: Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Funding type: Grant Award range: £100,000 - £300,000 Publication date: 23 September 2026 Opening date: 23 September 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: Open - no closing date Start application Apply for funding 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. AHRC will fund 80% of the FEC. Funding for projects can be up to five years in duration. Who can apply This funding opportunity is open to organisations with standard eli...

Who can apply

See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations.

How to apply

Apply through the UKRI Funding Service as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.

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