AHRC responsive mode: UKRI NSF-SBE lead agency
Supports UK-US collaborative arts and humanities research projects that advance international partnerships and knowledge exchange, led by arts and humanities researchers.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Open (paused as of March 30, 2026; no closing date when active)
Funding Amounts: £300,000–£1,500,000 (UK element, 80% FEC); up to five years per award
Summary: Supports UK-US collaborative arts and humanities research projects, fostering international partnerships and career development.
Key Information: Currently paused as of March 30, 2026; applications not being accepted until further notice.
Description
This opportunity funds collaborative research projects between UK-based arts and humanities researchers and US-based researchers within the remit of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the US National Science Foundation's Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences Directorate (NSF-SBE). The scheme is designed to establish or enhance international partnerships, promote knowledge exchange, and support the career development of early-career researchers. Projects should be led by the arts and humanities element and target significant research questions with international impact, encouraging communication and dissemination of outcomes both within and beyond academia.
