# Responsive Mode Standard Research Grant

**Funder:** AHRC
**Budget:** £300,000–£1.5 million FEC, AHRC funds 80% FEC
**Duration:** Up to 5 years
**Consortium:** Required — project lead plus at least one project co-lead, with optional international co-leads and project partners
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/ahrc-responsive-mode-standard-research-grant/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to arts and humanities researchers for collaborative research projects; applications require a project lead and at least one project co-lead. International project co-leads and project partners (UK or overseas, including EU) may be included. Projects must start at least nine months after submission.

## Summary

The AHRC Responsive Mode Standard Research Grant funds arts and humanities collaborative research projects between £300k and £1.5M FEC (AHRC pays 80%), for up to five years. Applications need a project lead plus at least one project co-lead, and international researchers can join as co-lead. The call has a rolling deadline with no fixed rounds, but funded projects must start at least nine months after submission.

## Who should apply

- Researchers leading collaborative arts and humanities projects
- Teams with a project lead and at least one UK or international co-lead
- International researchers seeking to join as project co-lead
- Projects able to start at least 9 months after submission
- Proposals not reliant on PhD studentships or single equipment items over £25,000

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline, no fixed submission dates
- Single-stage application
- Up to five-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Build in the mandatory 9-month lead time before project start when planning your timeline.
- Confirm your co-lead arrangement early, the grant requires at least one project co-lead, UK or international.
- Budget equipment carefully: individual items over £25,000 are not eligible for funding.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the AHRC Responsive Mode Standard Research Grant pay?

Between £300k and £1.5M FEC, with AHRC funding 80% of full economic costs.

### How long can an AHRC Responsive Mode Standard Research Grant run?

Projects can run for up to five years.

### Is there a deadline for the AHRC Responsive Mode Standard Research Grant?

No, the call has a rolling deadline and runs continuously.

### Can international researchers apply for the AHRC Responsive Mode Standard Research Grant?

Yes, international researchers can join as project co-lead alongside a UK-based project lead.

### Does the AHRC Responsive Mode Standard Research Grant fund PhD studentships?

No, PhD studentships are not eligible for funding under this grant.

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