Summary
This is a strategic forward-look document from UK Research and Innovation's Arts and Humanities Research Council, setting out research priorities and funding directions for 2026. As a policy and governance document rather than primary research, it does not test hypotheses or report empirical findings. Its relevance to food systems scholarship depends on whether humanities and social science perspectives on sustainable food systems, agricultural governance, or food cultures feature in the stated strategic priorities, which cannot be confirmed from the title alone.
Regional applicability
This document is directly applicable to United Kingdom research funding and policy landscape, setting strategic direction for publicly funded humanities and social science research. Scholars in the United Kingdom researching food systems, agricultural governance, or food cultures may find it relevant if such themes are among the stated priorities.
Key measures
Strategic priorities, funding directions, and research themes identified by UKRI/AHRC for 2026
Outcomes reported
This strategic forward-look document outlines research priorities and funding directions for the Arts and Humanities Research Council in 2026. It does not report empirical findings but rather signals strategic intent and funding opportunities for the humanities and social sciences research community.
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