Design Generators round two
Limited submission
UK Research and Innovation's Design Generators round two funds arts and humanities-led research to develop design-driven solutions for sustainability and the green transition in UK systems.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: September 29, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: £150,000–£200,000 per project (9–12 months); AHRC covers 80% FEC; £1,000,000 total fund
Summary: Supports design-led, arts and humanities research projects that create impactful interventions for the green transition and sustainability in UK systems.
Key Information: Each application must include at least one non-academic UK-based co-lead; only one lead application per organisation.
Description
This opportunity funds innovative, design-led research projects that apply arts and humanities methodologies to advance the green transition in the UK. Projects should create impactful interventions within real-world systems—such as healthcare, food, governance, or finance—addressing challenges in environmental sustainability, decarbonisation, circular economies, policy design, and regenerative practices. The scheme emphasises collaboration with non-academic partners, community engagement, and approaches grounded in arts and humanities disciplines. The goal is to generate actionable knowledge and prototypes that foster sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity.
