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UKRI Translation: Impact Acceleration Accounts 2027

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
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England

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Overview

This grant gives universities and research institutions flexible, early-stage funding. It helps them turn research into real-world benefits. The funding comes from four research councils: AHRC, EPSRC, MRC, and STFC. It is available to institutions in England. The programme brings together Impact Acceleration Account funding across these councils into one harmonised scheme.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Applicant must be a research institution or university
  • Funding is for early-stage research translation activities
Who is this for?

This funding is for universities and research institutions in England. It is designed for organisations that want to move research findings into practical, real-world use. It is not for small businesses, charities, or individuals.

Regions

England

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Apply for UKRI impact acceleration accounts (IAAs) for institutional‑level, flexible, early-stage funding that helps organisations accelerate research impact into real world benefits.This funding opportunity harmonises IAA programmes across the following research councils:

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Last updated: 3 August 2026