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Responsive Mode UKRI-NSF/SBE Lead Agency Opportunity
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This joint AHRC-NSF/SBE Lead Agency scheme funds collaborative arts and humanities research between UK and US teams, offering £300,000 to £1.5 million at full economic cost (AHRC covers 80%) over projects lasting up to 4 years. It suits research leads who have already identified a US-based co-lead eligible under NSF-SBE criteria, since the consortium requirement is central to the call. Unlike most AHRC calls, this one has no fixed deadline, applications are accepted continuously, but only after a mandatory Expression of Interest is approved.
Details
| Funder | AHRC |
| Budget | £300,000–£1.5 million (FEC); AHRC funds 80% of FEC |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Consortium | Required — project lead plus at least one project co-lead, collaborative UK–US research team including US-based project co-lead(s) under NSF-SBE |
| Application | Mandatory Expression of Interest (EOI) followed by invited full application |
| Frequency | Continuous |
Eligibility & scope
Joint AHRC–NSF/SBE lead agency scheme for collaborative arts and humanities research involving US-based co-leads eligible under NSF-SBE criteria; requires mandatory EOI approval before full application via UKRI Funding Service or NSF Fastlane/Grants.gov/Research.gov.
Who Should Apply
- •Research leads at UK institutions with an established or identified US-based co-lead
- •Teams proposing collaborative arts and humanities projects meeting NSF-SBE eligibility on the US side
- •Applicants able to resource a 4-year project and manage a cross-Atlantic consortium
- •Projects with budgets scaling between £300,000 and £1.5 million at full economic cost
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline; call is continuous with no fixed closing date
- •Two-stage process: mandatory Expression of Interest, then invited full application
- •4-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure and confirm your US-based co-lead's NSF-SBE eligibility before drafting the Expression of Interest, since the consortium structure is a gating requirement.
- ✓Treat the EOI stage as a real filter, not a formality, full applications are by invitation only after EOI approval.
- ✓Coordinate submission logistics early: UK partners apply via the UKRI Funding Service while US partners use NSF Fastlane, Grants.gov, or Research.gov, and both sides need aligned timelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the UKRI-NSF/SBE Lead Agency Opportunity provide?
Projects can request £300,000 to £1.5 million at full economic cost, with AHRC funding 80% of FEC for the UK side of the collaboration.
Is a US partner required for this AHRC-NSF grant?
Yes, the scheme requires a collaborative UK-US research team with at least one US-based project co-lead eligible under NSF-SBE criteria.
What is the application process for the AHRC-NSF Lead Agency Opportunity?
Applicants must first submit a mandatory Expression of Interest for approval before being invited to submit a full application via the UKRI Funding Service or NSF Fastlane/Grants.gov/Research.gov.
How long can funded projects run under this scheme?
Funded projects run for up to 4 years.
Is there a deadline for the UKRI-NSF/SBE Lead Agency Opportunity?
No, the call runs on a rolling, continuous basis with no fixed deadline.
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