Get involved

Find out more about how to apply to take part in Being Human Festival.

Get involved

Each year we invite humanities researchers and other staff from universities and research organisations to apply to take part in the festival by organising a public engagement event, activity or project. Interested in taking part?

Applications to take part in Being Human Festival 2024 will open early in 2024. Please watch this space or sign up to our mailing list to be notified of when our call for applications opens.

New online application process

We are no longer accepting paper applications submitted via email. All applications must now be submitted via our online system Survey Monkey Apply. Please follow the step-by-step instructions below on how to set up your account and submit an application. Application form templates have been provided to assist with preparing answers for submitting online. 

Applying online

Step-by-step instructions

We are no longer accepting paper applications submitted via email. Applications will only be accepted via our online system Survey Monkey Apply. Please follow these step-by-step instructions on how to set up your account and submit an application.

Register for an account

  1. Visit this page and click the green ‘Register’ button in the top right hand corner.
  2. Register for an applicant account by completing the form. A confirmation link will be sent to your email. You won’t be able to submit applications or complete certain tasks until your email address has been verified.

Start your application

  1. Once you have verified your email address, log in on this page and click ‘View programs’. You can then select ‘More’ under Being Human Festival, or follow this link.
  2. Click the green ‘Apply’ button to start your application.
  3. You will be required to name your application. Please include your last name, organisation name and the pathway you are apply for, e.g. ‘Last name, University of London – Hub Award’.
  4. If you wish to collaborate with a colleague on an application you will now be able to add them as a collaborator, and they will be invited to set up an applicant account via email.
  5. Click ‘Pathway Selection’, select the award you are applying for and then click the ‘Mark as complete’ button.
  6. Click 'Complete Task' to confirm your pathway selection.
  7. An application form link will appear on the left-hand side. Click the link. This will take you to the application form.
  8. Once you have completed the application form click the ‘Mark as complete’ button.
  9. When you are ready to submit your application click the ‘Submit’ button. Please note, once you have submitted your application you will not be able to edit it. Please note you can save and return to your application as you need. You will need to ensure answers are entered for all required fields on the page you are on before moving to the next page or saving your progress. You may wish to use the templates provided to prepare your answers before entering them online.
  10. You should receive a confirmation email once you have submitted your application.

If you have any accessibility questions relating to online forms, or if you have any questions about the application process, please contact us at apply.beinghuman@sas.ac.uk.

Application Pathways

Hub Awards

Our Hub Awards offer large institutional grants of £3,000 – £8,000 to coordinate multiple activities as a festival Hub.

Small Awards

Our Small Awards offer grants of up to £3,000 to enable public engagement activities as part of the festival.

Open Call

Our Open Call is for applications to organise an activity that does not require funding from us.

Being Human Cafés

A Being Human Café is a simple, off-the-shelf activity that does not require funding from us.