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Who is eligible to apply
UK partners
You are eligible to apply if you:
- are actively engaged in postdoctoral research
- have either a doctorate or can show that you have equivalent research experience or training
- have a level of skills, knowledge and experience that is appropriate for your proposed project
- are a member of a recognised research organisation or have an offer of support (including use of facilities) from a recognised research organisation
You must comply with our current eligibility criteria for standard AHRC research grant applications. You can find more details in section two of the .
US partners
US based applicants must obtain a letter of support from the US institution agreeing to the US partner’s involvement and confirming eligibility of the US based project co-lead(s) under NSF-SBE criteria, providing that the mandatory Expression of Interest (EOI) is approved.
For more information on the EOI process, please visit the ‘How to apply’ section below.
Project co-leads
Project co-leads are supported by this funding opportunity and includes international co-leads. Project co-leads (from outside the US), based in non-UK research organisations can be included in research grant applications and funded by AHRC as part of the project co-lead (international) policy, as per the guidance below.
Other roles
Other roles that are supported by this funding opportunity are listed in the ‘How to apply’ section below.
For more information on eligibility, please read the .
Who is not eligible to apply
We do not support project studentships (funding PhD study) within this funding opportunity.
International applicants
We also encourage international researchers to participate as project co-leads. See sections two and three of the for full details on eligibility of researchers, organisations, and costs.
Recipients of research council fellowships, who are initially supported as postdoctoral research assistants on research grants, are eligible to apply for new research grants but must complete their duties on the original application before starting the new award.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.
We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:
- career breaks
- support for people with caring responsibilities
- flexible working
- alternative working patterns
