AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Project Nominations 2026 (invite only)

[{"label":"Benefit Structure","value":"Studentship funding covering stipend, fees, research training support grant. London allowance where eligible. CDA stipend uplift included."},{"label":"Eligibility Criteria","value":"Invite only. HEI must have been offered a CDP studentship under round 4. Organisation must meet standard UKRI eligibility."},{"label":"Funding Structure","value":"Four year studentship funding. Financial commitment required from collaborating non HEI partner. In kind support mandatory from HEI and non HEI partners."},{"label":"Application Effort","value":"Full proposal submission required. Structured sections including vision, approach and supervision."},{"label":"Application Competitiveness","value":"Invite only nomination process."},{"label":"Application Complexity","value":"Moderate to high. Requires supervisory structure, recruitment plan and partner documentation."},{"label":"Supervisory Requirement","value":"Must identify one supervisor from HEI and one from non HEI. Supervisory roles and meeting frequency must be defined."},{"label":"Recruitment Requirement","value":"Fair, open and transparent recruitment process required. Must align with UKRI equality and diversity policies."},{"label":"Key Requirements","value":"Project must fall within AHRC remit. Must include at least one non HEI partner. Must include project partner letter. Must ensure robust student training and support plan."},{"label":"Renewal Rules","value":"Not specified"},{"label":"Important Notes","value":"Only invited HEIs may apply. Studentship must start by 1 October 2026. Formal collaboration agreements required if funded."}]