# UKRI Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts 2027 – AHRC

**Funder:** Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
**Budget:** £155,000 per year
**Deadline:** 15 September 2026 (4:00pm UK time)
**Duration:** 3 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/ukri-translation-impact-acceleration-accounts-2027/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open competition for UK research organisations with a research base in AHRC remit areas. Institutional-level award; one application per eligible organisation. Funds early-stage impact activities, knowledge exchange, and translational support. No matched funding required. Proposals must be submitted in English via UKRI Funding Service.

## Summary

The UKRI Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts 2027 provides £155,000 per year over three years to UK research organisations in the AHRC remit (humanities, social sciences, and related applied research) to fund early-stage impact activities, knowledge exchange, and translational support. One application per eligible UK institution; no matched funding required. This is an institutional-level award designed to accelerate the path from research discovery to real-world application.

## Who should apply

- UK research organisations with active research in AHRC-remit fields (humanities, social sciences, applied social research)
- Institutions seeking to build capacity in research translation and knowledge exchange
- Organisations ready to run impact-focused activities with minimal upfront matched funding
- Research teams with emerging translational projects needing seed support to bridge to external partners

## Key dates

- Deadline 15 September 2026, 4:00pm UK time
- Single-stage application and review
- Three-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Frame activities as early-stage translation, AHRC prioritises pathways from discovery to use, not mature commercialisation.
- Emphasise knowledge exchange partnerships with external stakeholders (policy bodies, industry, community); these strengthen the case for impact acceleration funding.
- One application per institution: liaise internally to ensure your proposal reflects institutional priorities and doesn't duplicate effort elsewhere in your organisation.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can I receive from the UKRI Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts?

£155,000 per year over three years per eligible organisation. The funding is institutional-level; one application only per organisation.

### Who can apply for the Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts?

UK research organisations with a research base in AHRC remit areas, which cover humanities, social sciences, and applied social research.

### Is matched funding required for the Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts?

No, matched funding is not required to apply.

### What does the Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts fund?

Early-stage impact activities, knowledge exchange, and translational support, designed to bridge research from discovery toward real-world application.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/arts-and-humanities-research-council-ahrc-ukri-translation-impact-acceleration-accounts-2027-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.