Introduction
Introduction to the EPSRC IAA
In recognition of the often long lead time between research ‘discovery’ (research outcomes) and related impacts, the EPSRC has awarded Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) grants to universities since 2012, including the University of Oxford. The IAA provides support for activities that will reduce that lead time, and help to accelerate the impact (beyond academia) from past, current or future research that falls within EPSRC’s research areas. EPSRC IAA Funding Calls will be announced on a regular basis, usually once each term, until all of the available funding has been allocated. The University of Oxford’s EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account is accepting applications for support to the following EPSRC IAA schemes:
Details of the schemes are on the Funding Schemes tab. Access to IAA supportWe particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. New DPhil graduates and Early Career Researchers (ECRs) are strongly encouraged to apply to the IAA to gain new skills or experience beyond the academic environment, to progress the impact of their research beyond academia, or support partnerships with non-academic organisations, e.g. in industry, healthcare, governmental agencies, local and regional government and other external organisations. User EngagementNote: Applicants to the IAA must engage users in their projects. If this is not the case, applicants must contact the IAA (epsrciaa@mpls.ox.ac.uk) to explain reasons for this before submitting an application, as the review of the application will not proceed without this. Applicants must include a letter of support from their user(s)/non-academic partner(s) with their application; this will minimise time delays between the funding decision and project start. The letter should clearly detail that what the partner will contribute to the project is in line with the information provided in the application. Informal enquiries are welcome from applicants – email epsrciaa@mpls.ox.ac.uk Pre-submission feedbackIAA staff are happy to review and provide feedback on draft applications prior to final submission. Please submit feedback requests to epsrciaa@mpls.ox.ac.uk up to 3 days before the application deadline. Late feedback requests may be considered subject to staff availability, urgency and need. Applicant ChecklistWhether you have applied to the IAA before, or this is your first application, please ensure you go through the checklist.
Additional Information on IAA ProjectsSummaries of Partnerships and Technology Fund projects approved for EPSRC IAA funding since April 2017 List of Partnerships and Technology Fund projects funded 2017-2022 (PDF download) Case studies of projects that have received EPSRC IAA funding since 2012 Success rate for Technology Fund and Partnerships Fund streams |
Key dates Briefing session: 18th January 2023 - download a PDF of the Briefing Session presentation and contact us if you are unable to access the PDF Call open: 15th December 2022 Application deadline: by 16:00 Tuesday, 7th February 2023 Partnerships Fund Panel meeting: 1st of March 2023 Technology Fund Panel meeting: End of February 2023 (TBC) Project starts on or after 1st April 2023 |