Early Career Fellowships in Cul

Animal Research Rule: Not specified

Appendices Required: Project partner letters of support if applicable.

Application Limit: One application per independent research organisation.

Application Platform: UKRI Funding Service

Application Sections: Summary. Vision. Approach. Applicant capability to deliver. Career development. Host organisation support. Resources and cost justification. Ethics and responsible research and innovation. Data management and sharing.

Assessment Process: Panel assessment. No written expert review stage. Panel may ask clarification questions. Applicants have 10 working days to respond. Final decision by AHRC. Portfolio balance considered.

Collaboration Rules: Only the lead independent research organisation can submit. Each independent research organisation may submit one application.

Competitiveness: Not specified

Decision Risks: Applications not following guidance may be rejected. Application cannot be amended after submission.

Decision Timeline: Outcomes aimed within four months of submission. Panel expected September 2026.

Eligible Expenses: Costs compliant with FEC rules. Project costs up to £312,500 FEC.

Eligible Scope: Research conducted at cultural and heritage institutions. Must align with host organisation interests. Must contribute to research capacity and sector development.

Funding Intensity: 80% FEC funded by AHRC. Host organisation funds remaining 20%.

Funding Rate: 80% of full economic cost

Important Notes: By applying, applicant agrees to panel clarification process. Host must protect fellow time commitment. UKRI data protection rules apply.

Ineligible Applicants: Applicants not invited following successful expression of interest.

Ineligible Projects: Resubmission of previous UKRI application to this competition.

Interview Stage: Not specified

Key Requirements: Invite only following expression of interest. Must engage with cohort development programme if funded. Host organisation must provide support statement.

Match Funding Requirement: No additional matched funding required beyond standard 20% FEC.

Project Duration: 1 to 2 years full time. Longer if part time.

Project Start Date: 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Publication Date: 2026-02-04 00:00:00

Renewal Rules: Resubmission of previous UKRI application not permitted.

Research Category: Research fellowship

Sanctions Rule: Not specified

Subcontractors: Not specified

Subsidy Scheme: Not specified

Total Fund Available: £2,500,000