Prix « Catalyst » de l'AHRC : mode « à l'initiative des candidats »

The AHRC Catalyst Awards – applicant‑led mode is a funding opportunity administered by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). It provides grants of £100,000 to £300,000 (covering 80 % of the full economic cost) for projects up to five years in duration. The scheme is aimed at researchers and practitioners who have not previously led a significant research project, helping them accelerate their trajectory as independent researchers and build leadership experience. Applications are accepted at any time (no closing date) and must be submitted by a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. Individual eligibility follows UKRI’s standard criteria; applicants may be from a range of professional backgrounds, including archivists, curators, librarians, technicians and artistic practitioners. The award covers project costs, mentorship salaries, and can include international co‑lead partners under specific conditions. No application fee is required.

Grant funding up to £300,000 (80 % of FEC), up to five years project duration, mentorship support, research environment and infrastructure.

Applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding and must not have previously led a significant UKRI research grant or fellowship, except for listed exclusions (doctoral training awards, early‑career fellowships, etc.). Individual eligibility follows UKRI criteria; open to a wide range of professional backgrounds.