EPSRC IAA Follow on Fund 2026 This call supports activities to consolidate or establish an attractive commercial opportunity based on a proof of concept. Awards, up to £50,000, with a maximum duration 6 months.
EPSRC IAA Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship 2026 Aims to enable impact through the two-way exchange of knowledge, expertise and/or research between the university and non-academic partners (industrial partners, policymakers and the third sector). Secondments/placements up to 9 months into or from a non-academic partner organisation with a maximum award of £70,000.
Also open, the Impact Starter Grant (formerly known as the Rapid Response). Call supports early-stage research impact and knowledge exchange projects. Projects up to 3 months. The Impact Starter Fund will only consider projects that do not qualify for other IAA funding calls.
Further Information
Who can apply?
Applications are welcomed from staff employed in any University department to develop impact projects originating from research in the EPSRC’s remit. Interdisciplinary projects are welcome. Please note that, in contrast to previous EPSRC IAAs, previous/current EPSRC funding is NOT a requirement. Applications from Early Career Researchers with PIs as co-applicants are encouraged.
How to apply
To apply, visit the EPSRC IAA Sharepoint site for guidance, application forms and terms and conditions.
Additional Notes
Please be aware that a new section has been added to the application form entitled “Responsible Research, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and Environmental Sustainability”. This section has been included to ensure compliance with the latest policies and standards outlined by the EPSRC. Further information regarding this can be found in UKRI Framework for Responsible Research and Innovation and you may find it helpful to also refer to the University’s training link. This section will be reviewed for compliance on a pass/fail basis; it will not be scored but must be comprehensively addressed.
If you have any questions regarding this EPSRC IAA call, please contact your departmental knowledge transfer facilitator. In the absence of such facilitators in your department, please contact Dr Anoushka Handa or Dr Katarzyna Targonska-Hadzibabic at iaa@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Please also contact iaa@admin.cam.ac.uk if you have a potential project that still does not fit any of those calls, as there may be future funding opportunities.
Posted on 25/11/2025
