UKRI-SBE Lead Agency Opportunity
Forecasted
The UKRI-SBE Lead Agency Opportunity funds collaborative UK-US research in arts, humanities, biological, economic, and social sciences, reviewed through a unified process by UK Research and Innovation.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, AHRC-led)
Funding Amounts: UK costs typically between £50,000–£1,000,000 (AHRC/BBSRC/ESRC), up to £1,500,000 (AHRC), with maximum project duration of 5 years; US budgets per NSF program norms.
Summary: Supports collaborative UK-US research proposals in arts, humanities, biological, economic, and social sciences, reviewed through a single streamlined process.
Key Information: This is a forecasted deadline; application cycles and requirements may change—check program page for updates.
Description
This opportunity facilitates international collaborative research between UK and US-based researchers, streamlining the review process so that proposals are assessed by a single lead agency. The scheme is a partnership between UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)—via the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)—and the US National Science Foundation’s Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate (NSF/SBE). Projects must align with the remits of the participating councils/agencies and are intended to foster interdisciplinary, cross-border research in arts, humanities, biological, economic, and social sciences.
