AHRC
Long-term Cultural and Sporting Events Legacy
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This AHRC call, run jointly with DCMS, funds research into the long-term legacy and impact of major UK sporting or cultural events, such as the Tour de France Grand Départ 2027, with up to £1.32M available at 80% FEC. It targets UK-based researchers using quantitative and qualitative methods aligned with Green Book/Magenta Book evaluation principles, and is a one-off call rather than a recurring programme.
Details
| Funder | AHRC |
| Budget | Up to £1.32M (80% FEC funded by AHRC and DCMS) |
| Deadline | 1 December 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 34 months |
| Consortium | Optional — project co-leads permitted and encouraged for interdisciplinary applications; international co-leads not eligible |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
UKRI/AHRC funding opportunity with DCMS to research long-term legacy and impact of major UK sporting or cultural events (e.g. Tour de France Grand Départ 2027), using quantitative/qualitative methods aligned with Green Book/Magenta Book principles. Applicants must be UK-based; project studentships and international co-leads are not funded.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at UK institutions
- •Teams studying cultural policy, sport, or event evaluation
- •Applicants able to apply Green Book/Magenta Book evaluation methods
- •Interdisciplinary project co-leads based in the UK (international co-leads not eligible)
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 1 December 2026, 16:00 UK time
- •Single-stage application
- •Project duration up to 34 months
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame the evaluation design explicitly around Green Book/Magenta Book principles, since DCMS co-funds this call and expects policy-relevant methodology.
- ✓Use the optional co-lead structure to strengthen interdisciplinary teams, but keep all co-leads UK-based since international co-leads are excluded.
- ✓Since this is a one-off call, budget planning against the £1.32M ceiling and 80% FEC rate should be worked out early rather than assuming a future round.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding is available for the AHRC Long-term Cultural and Sporting Events Legacy call?
Up to £1.32 million is available, funded at 80% FEC jointly by AHRC and DCMS.
Who is eligible to apply for this AHRC-DCMS legacy research call?
Applicants must be based at UK institutions; project studentships and international co-leads are not funded.
Is this AHRC call recurring?
No, it is a one-off funding opportunity rather than an annual programme.
How long can funded projects run under this call?
Projects can run for up to 34 months.
Can I apply with a co-lead on this AHRC call?
Yes, co-leads are optional and encouraged for interdisciplinary applications, but international co-leads are not eligible.
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