MRC Impact Acceleration Accounts (IAA)
Provides institutional impact accounts that accelerate practical translation for biomedical groups within United Kingdom universities.
MRC Impact Acceleration Accounts (IAA) are strategic awards to 35 UK research institutions that accelerate the transition from discovery research to translational development. Researchers access funds through their institution (not via direct application to MRC). Awards support preliminary work to de-risk projects for substantial follow-on funding. IAA replaced MRC Confidence in Concept (CiC). Total invested since 2012: over £164M across 2,000+ projects.
Max award£750K
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