Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
UKRI Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts 2027 – EPSRC
4:00pm UK time; invitation only — applicants must have been contacted by EPSRC directly
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The UKRI Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts 2027 is an institutional-level award administered by EPSRC for eligible UK research organisations to fund early-stage impact, knowledge exchange, and translational activities in engineering and physical sciences. This is an invitation-only scheme: only organisations on the EPSRC eligible list that have received a direct invite from EPSRC may apply. Funding is allocated per institution as detailed in the invitation letter, with a three-year project duration.
Details
| Funder | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Budget | Specific allocations per invite letter |
| Deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| Duration | 3 years (starting 1 April 2027) |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Invitation only — only organisations on the EPSRC eligible organisations list that have been contacted directly may apply. Funds early-stage impact activities aligned with EPSRC remit. At least 50% of activities must fall within EPSRC remit. One application per eligible research organisation.
Who Should Apply
- •UK research organisations on the EPSRC eligible organisations list
- •Institutions that have received a direct invitation letter from EPSRC
- •Organisations with emerging impact, knowledge exchange, or translational activities in engineering or physical sciences
- •Institutions ready to deploy allocated funding within a three-year window
Key Dates
- •Deadline 15 September 2026, 4:00pm UK time
- •Single-stage application via UKRI Funding Service
- •Three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Check your invitation letter carefully for your specific budget allocation, funding is institution-specific and non-negotiable.
- ✓Tailor your application to EPSRC's remit in engineering and physical sciences; impact claims outside this scope will not score.
- ✓Submit via the UKRI Funding Service; invitation-only status means the system will flag ineligible applications, so confirm your organisation is listed before investing time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the EPSRC Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts 2027 open to all UK research organisations?
No, it is invitation-only; only organisations on the EPSRC eligible list that have received a direct invitation from EPSRC may apply.
How much funding is available through this scheme?
Funding is allocated to eligible institutions individually, as detailed in the invitation letter you receive from EPSRC.
What is the deadline for the EPSRC Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts 2027?
The deadline is 15 September 2026 at 4:00pm UK time, with a single-stage application process.
How long is the funding period?
Projects run for three years once awarded.
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