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ESRC Impact Acceleration Account

Supports social and policy-linked research exchange through United Kingdom knowledge transfer partnerships.

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The ESRC Impact Acceleration Account sits under the Economic and Social Research Council and supports UK universities working with public or private partners. It is an annual grant route aimed at moving social science research into use, especially where policy, business, or digital application can carry the work forward. The current pattern points to institutional funding rather than isolated one-…

Max award£80K
Realistic median£20K
Success rateOver 30%
Decision time—

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 11 May 2026Source: www.ukri.org