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Impact Acceleration Accounts

The University of Huddersfield has been awarded funding from the AHRC, ESRC and EPSRC to deliver the institution's first Impact Acceleration Accounts (IAA). The aim of the IAA is to transform University of Huddersfield’s research into real-world opportunities by:

Multidiscipline and cross-school projects are highly encouraged, and IAA applicants can apply for funding from both the AHRC IAA, ESRC IAA and EPSRC IAA where projects sit in the remit of both councils.  All IAA funded activities must fit into either the AHRC, ESRC and/or EPSRC themes and priorities.

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Funding Opportunities

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ESRC Festival of Social Science 2025

18 October – 8 November 2025

Call dates: 

Call 

Call launch date 

Call closure date 

Activities 

6 

3 October 2025

12(noon), 15 January 2026 

  • KE Fellowships 
  • Proof of Concept 
  • Co-Creation Fund 

 

Open call basis 

AHRC & EPSRC funded projects end 31st March 2027 

ESRC funded projects end 31st March 2028 

  • Impact Fund 
  • Proof of Market 
  • Rapid Response Fund
  • Business Engagement Activity