International Placement Scheme Interest

Overview

This form is for overseas cultural institutions interested in hosting participants of the International Placement Scheme delivered by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC), as part of UKRI.

Since 2005, this scheme empowers UK-based arts and humanities early career researchers and AHRC/ESRC-funded doctoral students to engage in transformative international collaborations by offering dedicated access to world-leading cultural and research institutions abroad.

Through fully funded short placements of 2-6 months, the International Placement Scheme opens doors to unique collections, expert networks, and vibrant research environments that are typically inaccessible in the UK. Currently, the scheme partners with seven host institutions across North America, China, and Japan: The Huntington Library, Harry Ransom Centre, Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institution, Yale Centre for British Art, Shanghai Theatre Academy, and National Institutes for the Humanities.

From 2027, AHRC is inviting overseas cultural and research institutions to join the scheme by hosting a small number of outstanding fully-funded UK-based early career researchers. By becoming internationally connected and visible through this scheme and helping build a global network of early career heritage professionals, cultural institutions will gain access to new talent and expertise, enhance their own practices, attract new research collaborations, and strengthen their position within the global cultural research community.

How UK Research and Innovation will use your personal data 

The personal data you give us will be used to record your interest for your organisation to participate in AHRC's International Placement Scheme. 

Your personal data will be handled in line with UK data protection legislation and managed securely.  If you would like to know more, including how to exercise your Rights, please see our privacy notice.  

You can ask us to remove your information from our list at any time. If you want your information removed, please email userresearch@ukri.org to tell us. 

Why your views matter

We are always keen to hear from cultural and research institutions that might be interested in joining our scheme.

Please feel free to add as much details as possible and we will get back to you as soon as we can.