UKRI (AHRC)
Immersive Arts Phase Two (Invite Only)
Projects must start by 1 February 2027; application start link provided by invitation via email only
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The Immersive Arts Phase Two programme offers £8.35 million over three years to a UK-wide consortium delivering creative immersive technologies R&D as the second phase of the national Immersive Arts initiative. This is an invite-only call for a consortium of five or more partners spanning all four UK nations, with at least 55% of the budget ring-fenced for awards to creative and cultural organisations and individuals across devolved regions. This is a one-off call; successful consortia must begin projects by 1 February 2027.
Details
| Funder | UKRI (AHRC) |
| Budget | £8.35 million |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 5 partners across the UK (hub + ≥4 regionally dispersed partners including at least 2 in England, 1 in Northern Ireland, 1 in Scotland, 1 in Wales) |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Invite-only call for a consortium to deliver Phase 2 of the Immersive Arts Programme (creative immersive technologies R&D) across the UK. Minimum 5 partners spanning all four UK nations; at least one English partner must be outside London. Consortium partners are ineligible to apply for devolved funding. Minimum 55% of total budget must be ring-fenced for devolved awards to creative/cultural organisations and individuals.
Who Should Apply
- •Consortium leads based at UK research or cultural institutions (not sole applicants; minimum 5 partners required)
- •Partners spanning all four UK nations with regional dispersal (at least one English partner outside London)
- •Organisations and individuals in creative and cultural sectors eligible for devolved funding awards
- •Consortia able to commit to a start date by 1 February 2027
Key Dates
- •Invite-only call; application start link sent via email invitation
- •Projects must commence by 1 February 2027
- •Three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is invite-only; if you have not received an email invitation, contact AHRC to confirm eligibility before preparing a proposal.
- ✓Plan your consortium carefully: the geographic and devolved-nation spread is mandatory, not advisory. Missing regions will trigger desk rejection.
- ✓Budget ring-fencing is audited, ensure 55% minimum flows to creative and cultural organisations and individuals in devolved areas; consortium overhead is capped elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding is available in Immersive Arts Phase Two?
£8.35 million total budget over three years, with a minimum 55% ring-fenced for creative and cultural organisations and individuals in devolved regions.
Can I apply to Immersive Arts Phase Two as a single institution?
No, this call is for consortia only; you must assemble a minimum of five partners spanning all four UK nations, with at least one English partner outside London.
What is Immersive Arts Phase Two about?
It funds research and development in creative immersive technologies across the UK, delivered as the second phase of the national Immersive Arts programme.
How long does the Immersive Arts Phase Two project last?
Projects run for three years and must start by 1 February 2027.
Is this call open to all researchers or invite-only?
This is an invite-only call; you must receive an email invitation from AHRC to access the application portal.
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