[Academic] FW: EPSRC IAA call for proposals – deadline 9th October 2023

[Stefan Kuhr]

Dear Colleagues,

Please see the IAA call below with a deadline on the 9th October.

Best wishes,

Stefan


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Professor Stefan Kuhr
Head of Department
University of Strathclyde
Department of Physics
Glasgow
G4 0NG
United Kingdom
Stefan.kuhr at strath.ac.uk<mailto:Stefan.kuhr at strath.ac.uk>
Phone: +44 141 548 3364



From: Rachel Jamieson <rachel.jamieson at strath.ac.uk>
To: Stefan Kuhr <stefan.kuhr at strath.ac.uk>
Subject: EPSRC IAA call for proposals – deadline 9th October 2023

Dear Stefan,

I would like to bring your attention to an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) call for proposals.

Funding under the following mechanisms can be applied for:

  *   Bridging the Gaps: Funding of up to £15,000 is available to support new, long-term collaborations of cross-disciplinary and diverse research teams to work together on an industry or societal challenge and/or other impact development project.
  *   KTP/IUK Pump Priming:  Funding of up to £15,000 is available to support external partner engagement with the potential to develop into a KTP or other IUK funded project.
  *   New Organisation Engagement (NOE): Funding of up to £15,000 is available to support feasibility type studies in collaboration with businesses and other organisations
  *   Impact Development Fund (IDF): Funding of up to £15,000 can be accessed by Impact Champions to support specific impact activities.
  *   Innovation Partnership (secondments):  A flexible fund allowing a company employee or university researcher to spend time working in the other's organisation is available.

Further details, including eligibility criteria and application forms can be found on the EPSRC IAA SharePoint pages<https://strath.sharepoint.com/sites/rkes/SitePages/Impact%20Acceleration%20Account.aspx>.

For details on our new Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) IAA, please visit the ESRC IAA Sharepoint Pages<https://strath.sharepoint.com/sites/rkes/SitePages/ESRC-Impact.aspx>.

If you would like to discuss the most appropriate mechanism under which to apply, please contact Rachel Jamieson<mailto:rachel.jamieson at strath.ac.uk> or Clare McLaren<mailto:clare.mclaren at strath.ac.uk>.

The deadline for applications is 3pm on Monday 9th October 2023

EPSRC IAA Impact Festival
The EPSRC & UKRI Impact Acceleration Account holders in Scotland are committed to delivering jointly funded initiatives, particularly in the areas of networking, training, culture change and dual funding of IAA projects where active collaborations between institutions exist.

Following the success of past Impact Festivals, the 2023 festival will be held in person on Wednesday 13th September in Edinburgh.  This FREE one-day event will showcase impact success stories and offer structured networking sessions facilitated by Skillfluence, allowing delegates to meet other researchers from across Scotland and creatively explore collaboration opportunities.
For further information and to register please visit the Impact Festival Eventbrite page<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iaa-impact-festival-2023-tickets-616505222717?aff=staffemail>.

Best wishes,
Rachel
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