Summary
This is a strategic forward-look published by 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.
Regional applicability
This is a United Kingdom policy document issued by UKRI and is directly applicable to UK research funding and governance. The priorities set will shape humanities and social science research directions across UK institutions.
Key measures
Strategic research priorities, funding directions, and thematic areas identified by AHRC for 2026
Outcomes reported
This strategic forward-look document outlines research priorities and funding directions set by the Arts and Humanities Research Council for 2026. The document's relevance to food systems depends on whether humanities and social science perspectives on sustainable food systems, agricultural governance, or food cultures feature in the stated priorities.
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