At a glance
Design Generators round two is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is £150K–£200K. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. The application deadline is September 29, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- £150K–£200K
- Deadline
- 29 Sep 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: Design Generators round two Opportunity status: Open Funders: Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Funding type: Grant Total fund: £1,000,000 Award range: £150,000 - £200,000 Publication date: 21 July 2026 Opening date: 21 July 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 29 September 2026 4:00pm UK time Last updated: 28 July 2026 - see all updates Start application Apply for funding to combine design-led interventions with arts and humanities methodologies to make positive contributions to the green transition. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding. Design Generators connect directly with the wider Future Observatory: Design the Green Transition Programme. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £200,000. AHRC will fund 80% of the FEC. These awards must be be...
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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