Fellowship Residency

AHRC and BBC New Generation Thinkers 2026

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This scheme offers five early career researchers the opportunity to work with programme makers at BBC Radio 4. Selected researchers will appear on a number of episodes and shadow the production process to understand how ideas get on air. The program provides learning and development opportunities with AHRC around working with the media, engaging the public with research, and how to work with policymakers. New Generation Thinkers will be partnered with a BBC Radio 4 programme or BBC Audio unit where they will develop an understanding of how programmes on BBC Radio 4 are made. Across the year, being an NGT involves around six days' worth of time including a face-to-face training day with AHRC, online learning and development opportunities, pitching ideas, taking part in editorial meetings, and broadcasting opportunities. Successful applicants will start in June or July 2026.

Duration 12 - 13 mo
5 awards
Decision May 2026
research arts humanities archaeology classics history philosophy political science music linguistics visual arts

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Residency
United Kingdom
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic
Age
18 - 151 years old
Post-degree
Up to 9 years

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 multi_round

Required documents

cv research_proposal writing_sample

Review process

Three-stage process: Stage 1 - initial eligibility check followed by joint AHRC and BBC panel assessment to shortlist 25-30 candidates; Stage 2 - workshop on 6 May 2026 where candidates showcase program ideas and communication skills; Stage 3 - final panel selection within one week of workshop to choose five New Generation Thinkers.

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • training
  • travel_support
  • networking
  • publication_support

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • present_findings
  • acknowledge_funder

External Application

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Key Information

Award Amount
Not specified
Application Deadline
January 28, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
Deadline passed

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