UKRI (AHRC)
Creative Industries Clusters Round 2 (Invite Only)
4:00pm UK time
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Details
| Funder | UKRI (AHRC) |
| Deadline | 22 July 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — universities, businesses, local/regional policymakers and private funders |
| Application | Single stage full application → expert panel assessment → interview (October 2026); outcomes by end of November 2026 |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Invite-only call for UK university-led clusters bringing together academia, industry, and regional partners to drive R&D and growth in the creative industries. Proposals must address regional/national impact, include EDI framework, sustainability plan, and governance plan. Project partners (industry, academia, third sector, government, UK or overseas) are encouraged. No institutional matched funding requirement beyond standard 20% FEC.
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