Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
UKRI Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts 2027 – STFC
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UKRI Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts 2027 funds UK research organisations to translate STFC-remit research into real-world impact, with £70,000 per year for three years. The call is open to eligible UK institutions on a competitive, single-stage basis, with one application per organisation. At least 50% of planned activities must fall within STFC's research remit (astronomy, physics, nuclear science, particle physics, and related areas).
Details
| Funder | Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) |
| Budget | £70,000 per year |
| Deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Open competition for UK research organisations with a research base in STFC remit areas. Institutional-level award; one application per eligible organisation. No public engagement costs funded by STFC. At least 50% of activities must be within STFC remit. Submitted via UKRI Funding Service.
Who Should Apply
- •UK research organisations with an active research base in STFC remit areas (astronomy, particle physics, nuclear science, materials science, etc.)
- •Institutions planning to allocate at least 50% of activities to STFC-remit research translation
- •Organisations seeking institutional-level funding to build translation infrastructure and capacity
- •Applicants with a single institutional contact point and capacity to manage three-year translation programmes
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 15 September 2026 at 4:00 PM UK time
- •Single-stage application
- •Three-year funding period
Tips for Applicants
- ✓One application per eligible organisation; coordinate internally to ensure institutional alignment before submission.
- ✓The 50% STFC-remit threshold is a gating criterion, map your planned activities explicitly against STFC's research domains to avoid rejection at triage.
- ✓Public engagement costs are not funded; focus translation activities on industry partnerships, licensing, spinouts, and policy influence instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UKRI Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts 2027 budget?
£70,000 per year, funded over three years, for a total of £210,000 per awardee.
Who is eligible for UKRI Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts 2027?
UK research organisations with a research base in STFC remit areas; one application per eligible organisation.
What counts as STFC remit for this call?
Research in astronomy, particle physics, nuclear science, materials science, and related areas; at least 50% of your planned activities must fall within these domains.
Can I include public engagement costs in my Translation Impact Acceleration Accounts application?
No, STFC does not fund public engagement activities under this scheme.
Is this a consortium grant or single-institution?
Single-institution; one application per eligible organisation.
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