Who is eligible for AHRC funding?
Academic qualifications All AHRC studentships are competitively awarded to the best applicants in each year. As a minimum, you will normally be expected to hold a Bachelors degree with a 2.1 or higher. Most AHRC DTPs will also expect applicants to have a Masters degree in a relevant subject.
What does AHRC fund?
AHRC’s Research, Development and Engagement Fellowship Scheme (Early Career Route) is designed to support early career arts and humanities researchers, enabling each Fellow to undertake ambitious, innovative research and to develop as researchers, thus enhancing their careers.
Does AHRC fund masters?
Since 2014, the AHRC has awarded most of its funding to 11 consortia of institutions collaborating as Doctoral Training Partnerships. Some individual universities within these DTPs use their funding allocation to support Research Preparation Masters and Professional Preparation Masters schemes.
Who is the head of UKRI?
Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser
Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser – Chief Executive, UKRI.
What is the role of UKRI?
2. UKRI’s main purpose is to invest in and facilitate research and innovation activities across the United Kingdom, and, through Research England, directly support higher education providers in England to carry out research and knowledge exchange activities.
How does EPSRC funding work?
How is EPSRC funding allocated? The EPSRC provides funding for several thousand PhD studentships each year. These resources are allocated to universities, who advertise projects for students to apply to (you do not apply directly to the EPSRC for PhD funding).
Who can apply for EPSRC funding?
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) fellows, Royal Society fellows and Royal Academy of Engineering fellows holding fellowships aimed at later career stages are eligible to apply. Holders of fellowships under other schemes should contact the EPSRC to establish eligibility.
Where can I find information about AHRC research funding?
Bookmark our useful research funding page at: ahrc.ukri.org/funding/research/, with links to guidance about all our types of calls. AHRC is committed to promoting the values of equality of opportunity, diversity, and inclusivity. All our funding opportunities, past and present.
Which PhDs does the AHRC fund?
The AHRC funds PhDs in all Arts and Humanities subjects, including: What PhD funding does the AHRC provide? AHRC funding comes in the form of PhD studentships. There are two components to a PhD studentship from the AHRC: A doctoral stipend of £15,609 per year (you will receive slightly more if you are based in London)
How does the AHRC provide funding for CDTs?
The AHRC used to provide funding through other networks, known as Centres for Doctoral Training. These focussed on specific priority research areas rather than accepting general research proposals (as DTPs do). The AHRC isn’t currently funding any CDTs and is focussing on DTPs and CDPs instead.
What is the AHRC Research Fellowship scheme?
AHRC’s Research, Development and Engagement Fellowship Scheme (Standard Route) is designed to support both mid-career and established arts and humanities researchers, enabling each Fellow to undertake ambitious, innovative research and to develop as researchers, thus enhancing their careers.