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Responsive Mode: UKRI-NSF/SBE Lead Agency Agreement
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This AHRC-NSF/SBE Lead Agency Agreement funds collaborative research projects jointly led by UK and US-based researchers, spanning arts and humanities and social-behavioural-economic sciences. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and require a US-based project co-lead, an NSF-SBE budget form, and a letter of support confirming that co-lead's eligibility. The scheme remains open continuously until the UKRI-NSF/SBE Memorandum of Understanding ends in 2028.
Details
| Funder | AHRC |
| Consortium | Required — joint UK-US applicant teams with a US-based project co-lead under an NSF-SBE lead agency agreement |
| Application | Single stage: expert review by three reviewers, applicant response stage, then panel assessment |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | GBUS |
Eligibility & scope
Joint AHRC-NSF/SBE lead agency scheme for collaborative arts and humanities/social-behavioural-economic research between UK and US-based researchers; requires an NSF-SBE budget form and a letter of support from the US institution confirming eligibility of the US-based project co-lead(s). Applications accepted until the end of the UKRI-NSF/SBE MoU in 2028.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-based researchers with an established US-based project co-lead
- •Joint applicant teams spanning arts and humanities and social-behavioural-economic research
- •Institutions able to secure a formal letter of support from the US partner institution
- •Teams able to complete both AHRC and NSF-SBE budget documentation
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline; applications accepted continuously
- •Single stage: expert review by three reviewers, applicant response stage, then panel assessment
- •Scheme open until the UKRI-NSF/SBE MoU ends in 2028
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure the letter of support from the US institution early, it must confirm the US co-lead's eligibility and is a required submission item, not a formality.
- ✓Complete the NSF-SBE budget form alongside the AHRC application form; mismatched budgets between the two are a common cause of delay.
- ✓Because review includes an applicant response stage, prepare to address reviewer critiques directly rather than treating first submission as final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the AHRC-NSF/SBE Lead Agency Agreement?
Joint UK-US applicant teams are required, with a US-based project co-lead whose eligibility is confirmed by a letter of support from their US institution.
What is the deadline for the AHRC-NSF/SBE Lead Agency scheme?
There is a rolling deadline and applications are accepted continuously until the UKRI-NSF/SBE MoU ends in 2028.
What kind of research does this scheme fund?
It funds collaborative research spanning arts and humanities and social-behavioural-economic sciences, jointly conducted by UK and US-based researchers.
How many stages does the application process have?
It is a single-stage application evaluated by three expert reviewers, followed by an applicant response stage and then panel assessment.
Do I need a US partner institution to apply?
Yes, a consortium with a US-based project co-lead is required, along with an NSF-SBE budget form and a letter of support from the US institution.
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