Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Research Funding and Strategic Initiatives

Based in the School of Arts & Humanities and the School of the Humanities & Social Sciences, our team supports translating research ideas to UK and International funding landscapes. We coordinate strategic projects and facilitate cross-Schools strategic research initiatives and networks.

Guiding Principles of the AHSS Peer Review Panel

AHSS Internal Peer-Review Panel

Increase the strength of your funding proposal with feedback from non-specialist peers. Recommended for applications over £500K fEC.

Further information about the process Contact us to request an application review
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Lego Serious Play-kits: a workshop resource

The Lego Serious Play methodology supports high levels of engagement and provides space for equality of voice amongst participants. Book the AHSS kit here.
Example of HSS Mapping Tool
Mapping Research in HSS: internal interactive tool

Visualise research activities and interests, map and develop research networks. A resource for exploring potential collaborations and develop research projects.
Horizon Europe funding opportunities for HSS researchers

Discover funding calls relevant to researchers in the humanities and social sciences in this listing generated by Net4Society.

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

How to apply through the University of Cambridge for a MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship

Further information

AHSS Research and Impact Monthly Bulletin

The AHSS Bulletin collates funding opportunities relevant to arts, humanities and social science researchers.

Subscribe to receive the Bulletin Funding deadline calendar
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Currently Active Grants

The School of Arts and Humanities and the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences host 100+ externally funded research grants.

View a list of currently active grants

Further Links

The AHSS Team sits and coordinates within a network of professional services staff located elsewhere in the University. Connect with these other teams below.