The AHRC is one of seven Research Councils in the UK. Each year Research Councils invest around £2.8 billion in research covering the full range of academic disciplines from medical and biological sciences to drama and dance.
The AHRC was incorporated by Royal Charter (33kb) and established in 2005, replacing the Arts and Humanities Research Board. We are governed by our Council, which is responsible for the overall strategic direction and financial management of the AHRC.
We’re set up to be open and transparent in everything we do. Decisions are made by working closely with all stakeholders, and we aim to be as inclusive as possible.
AHRC Council vacancies: The AHRC has 5 vacancies arising on its Council next year, four academic places and one for a business representative who would also Chair our Audit Committee. To access the role and person specification and application form please go to the BIS website.
Members of the Council and its advisory committees and Peer Review Panels adhere to our Code of Practice (374kb).
The Council is advised by its three advisory committees, as shown in the organisational plan.
AHRC Organisational Plan (59kb)
The Senior Officers of the AHRC include the Chief Executive, Directors and Associate Directors. For further details of our staff structure please see the below structure plan.
AHRC Structure (94kb)
Further information
Corporate documents including information about our planning and reporting, policies and policy statements, governance, as well as the most recent Annual Report and Accounts are in the Policy section of our website.