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Applicants must be UK HEIs eligible for UKRI funding; single HEIs and IROs as leads are ineligible. Funds 12–20 studentships over 4 cohorts (3.5–4 year full-time doctorates). CDAs with non-HEI partners strongly encouraged. Does not fund original research or administrative costs.","{\"summary\":\"Focal Awards: Multilingual Futures for UK Growth and Connectivity is a one-off consortium-based doctoral training grant from AHRC, supporting 12-20 PhD studentships delivered jointly by at least two UK HEIs and at least one non-HEI partner. The award covers student stipends, fees, and cohort training over a minimum 7 years (four cohorts starting 2028-29 through 2031-32), with additional funding for Co-Doctoral Agreements with industry or research partners. 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