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.

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AHSS Research and Impact Bulletin, issued monthly

The AHSS Bulletin collates funding opportunities relevant to arts, humanities and social sciences researchers. Sign-up here to receive the Bulletin directly.
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Request an Internal Peer Review for your Funding Proposal

Increase the strength of your funding proposal with feedback from non-specialist peers. Recommended for applications over £500K fEC.
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Inspiration: See What's Been Funded

The School of Arts and Humanities and the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences host 100+ externally funded research grants. View the listing here.
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Research Excellent Framework 2029

REF is a major, cyclical exercise, assessing research quality across all UK higher education institutions. For up-to-date information visit the Sharepoint site.

Learn more about REF at Cambridge
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Interactive Mapping Tool for Research and Collaborations

Explore how your research interests network with those of your peers across the School of Arts and Humanities and the Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Events

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NCACE Arts and Academic Collaboration Group

11 November 2026 * 2:00pm to 3:30pm Online

From connection to collaboration - as year of BA Early Career Researcher Network in East of England

13 November 2026 * 9:30am to 4:30pm Alison Richard Building

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ERC Consolidator Grants Webinar 2026

2 December 2026 * 2:00pm to 3:30pm Online

From Research to Resonance: Turning Ideas into Ventures

4 December 2026 * 9:30am to 12:30pm Alison Richard Building

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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.