UKRI Research Funding Call for UK-based Organisations
Deadline: 27-Sep-22
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has announces the applications for Renew and Upgrade Facilities for Creative and Cultural Research.
What they are looking for?
All applications to this funding opportunity must meet the following objectives, to:
support the development of world-class research and development capabilities, particularly in the UK’s smaller specialist institutions (SSIs)
improve the visibility and resilience of specialist, practice-led research sectors within the arts and humanities
support the UK’s creative and cultural economy.
This investment will fund three types of activity for practice-led research in eligible institutions:
strand one: equipment upgrade or replacement
strand two: refurbishment or upgrade of small to medium-sized facilities
strand three: new major facilities or the repurposing of major facilities.
Funding Information
There are three funding strands:
replacement and upgrade of equipment, up to £1 million
refurbishment of small to medium sized facilities, up to £3 million
major renovations and repurposing, up to £10 million.
Costs are reimbursed at 100% of the full economic cost.
Eligibility Criteria
This funding opportunity focuses on (but is not restricted to) developing the research and development capability of smaller specialist institutions (SSIs) such as GuildHE members to enhance their capacity to contribute to the UK’s thriving creative and cultural economy. Other eligible organisations are also welcomed to apply.
Standard Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) eligibility rules apply. Funding is open to:
SSIs
UK higher education institutions
research council institutes
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-approved independent research organisations
public sector research establishments
NHS bodies with research capacity.
For more information, visit https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/renew-and-upgrade-facilities-for-creative-and-cultural-research/