UKRI Translation AHRC Proof of

Animal Research Rule: Specific requirements apply if involving animals, overseas animal research, genetic or biological risk. Approvals required where applicable.

Appendices Required: Logic model embedded in Approach section. Project partner letters of support. Animal research template if applicable.

Application Limit: Not specified

Application Platform: UKRI Funding Service

Application Sections: Vision. Approach including logic model. Applicant and team capability to deliver. Ethics and RRI. Genetic and biological risk. Research involving animals. Research involving human participation. Resources and cost justification. Previous award confirmation. Project partners. Trusted Research and Innovation.

Assessment Process: Eligibility check. Independent panel assessment. Tiered ranking. Partial randomisation possible for tier 2.

Co-Funders: None stated

Collaboration Rules: Project co-leads permitted. International project co-leads allowed and funded at 100% FEC within stated caps. Project partners permitted across industry, academia, third sector and government.

Competitiveness: Not specified

Decision Risks: Applications not meeting eligibility or remit will be rejected. Applications missing required grant reference or logic model may be rejected.

Decision Timeline: Assessment normally completed within 6 months of application receipt.

Eligible Expenses: Costs aligned with delivering impact. Public engagement. Knowledge exchange. Commercialisation support. Capacity building. Engagement with non-academic audiences.

Eligible Scope: Must build on an existing AHRC or UKRI funded project. Must deliver measurable real world change. Must demonstrate progression from outputs to impact.

Funding Intensity: 80% FEC standard. 100% FEC for eligible international co-leads within cap.

Funding Rate: AHRC funds 80% of Full Economic Cost. Project co-lead internationals funded at 100% FEC subject to limits.

Important Notes: Always open opportunity. Assessment begins upon submission. International co-lead costs capped at 30% of total FEC except for eligible DAC countries.

Ineligible Projects: Grant extensions. Further research. Academic outputs only. Development of existing website or resource. Activities outside AHRC remit. Project studentships.

Interview Stage: Not specified

Key Requirements: Must demonstrate link to prior AHRC or UKRI award with grant reference. Must include logic model. Must align with AHRC remit.

Match Funding Requirement: No matched funding required beyond standard 20% FEC institutional contribution.

Project Duration: Up to 5 years

Project End Date: Up to 5 years from start

Project Start Date: Must start at least 6 months after submission

Publication Date: 2026-01-27 00:00:00

Renewal Rules: Standard UKRI resubmission policy applies.

Research Category: Translation; knowledge exchange; commercialisation; venture building; impact delivery.

Sanctions Rule: Not specified.

Subcontractors: Not specifically detailed.

Subsidy Scheme: Not specified.

Total Fund Available: Not specified