AHRC Large Grants: Outline Stage
AHRC Large Grants: Outline Stage from UK Research and Innovation funds ambitious, collaborative arts and humanities research projects with a focus on innovation, impact, and inclusive leadership.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: September 16, 2026 (Outline application deadline, 4:00pm UK time)
Funding Amounts: £2,000,000–£3,000,000 FEC per project (80% FEC funded by AHRC); projects 3–5 years
Summary: Supports ambitious, team-led arts and humanities research projects at scale, emphasizing collaboration, impact, and inclusive leadership.
Key Information: Outline stage uses distributed peer review; each applicant team must nominate 2–4 reviewers from their team.
Description
This opportunity funds large-scale, novel, and transformative research projects in the arts and humanities, led by collaborative teams using inclusive and distributed leadership models. Projects should significantly advance knowledge and research capability, demonstrate a clear pathway to impact, and build sustainable benefits beyond the grant period. Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches are welcome, provided the majority of the focus remains within the arts and humanities remit. The scheme encourages integration of diverse expertise and inclusive team structures, supporting development and growth for all team members.
