Opportunities

AHRC Large Grants: Outline Stage — 2026

Outline-stage funding for ambitious, transformative arts and humanities research led by eligible UK research organisations.

Expired. This record is retained for historical intelligence. Check the programme history and related open opportunities below for a newer or comparable call.

Opportunity Passport

At a glance

ExpiredVerified
RO ID
RO-2026-006311
Type
Research Grant
Level / stage
Institution / Research Team
Host
United Kingdom · UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Applicant geography
See eligibility details
Funding
Funding available
Award
GBP 2,000,000–3,000,000 total
Last deadline
September 16, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
Last checked
August 23, 2026
Source

Opportunity overview

Large Grants outline stage. UK research organisations eligible for AHRC funding; ambitious transformative arts and humanities research.

Funding

Funding coverage
Funding available
Financial model
Research grant / award
Award
GBP 2,000,000–3,000,000 total
Duration
3–5 years; successful projects expected to start from 1 November 2027
  • Research costs: Partial

Eligibility

UK AHRC-eligible lead organisation; international collaboration/co-leads possible subject to scheme rules.

Applicant geography
See eligibility details
Affiliation
Lead must be at an AHRC-eligible UK research organisation; international co-leads may participate under UKRI rules.

Programme details

Funder / sponsor
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Host organisation
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Host country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Disciplines
Arts & Humanities

Application

Method
Online portal

Refer to the official source for complete application instructions.

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Deadlines

  1. Application deadlineSeptember 16, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
    Outline applications close 16 September 2026 at 4:00pm UK time.

Sources and verification

Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 23, 2026.

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