AHRC Catalyst Awards: applicant-led mode
The AHRC Catalyst Awards from UK Research and Innovation support early-career arts and humanities researchers to lead ambitious, applicant-driven research projects and build leadership experience.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Rolling (No closing date; always open)
Funding Amounts: £100,000–£300,000 FEC per project (AHRC funds 80% FEC; up to 5 years)
Summary: Supports early-career arts and humanities researchers who have not previously led major projects to build leadership experience through ambitious, applicant-led research.
Key Information: Applicants must not have been a project lead on a significant research or fellowship grant (with specific exceptions).
Description
This opportunity supports emerging researchers in the arts and humanities to lead their own ambitious or complex research projects and accelerate their development as independent researchers. The scheme is designed for individuals who have not previously led significant research or fellowship grants, providing a flexible and people-centred approach. Both individual and collaborative/team applications are encouraged, with a strong emphasis on professional growth, leadership, equitable partnerships, and the development of all team members. Projects may be single discipline, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary, and practice-based or practice-led research is welcomed.
