UKRI Translation: AHRC Proof of Concept
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) · United Kingdom
Supports the translation of previously funded AHRC or UKRI research into economic, social, cultural or policy impact.
Summary
Deadline
Rolling
Updated
16 Oct 2026
Supports the translation of previously funded AHRC or UKRI research into economic, social, cultural or policy impact.
Eligibility
Applicant types
See eligibility requirements
Industries
Arts and humanities; business; heritage; government; third sector; public policy; voluntary and community sectors.
Match funding
No matched funding beyond the standard 20% institutional FEC contribution.
Eligible applicants
Project leads must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.
Funding and scope
Benefit amount
£150,000 full economic cost
Total fund available
Not specified
Funding intensity
80% of FEC for standard UK costs.
Payment type
Not specified
Eligible scope
Projects must convert previous research into clear outputs, outcomes and measurable real-world impact.
Eligible expenses
- Project staff; significant project travel; specialist consumables; facilities; infrastructure; engagement activities; impact development; reasonable adjustments.
Ineligible costs
Not specified
Application and risks
Application platform
UKRI Funding Service. Applications cannot be submitted through Je-S.
Competitiveness
Success rate not specified
Decision timeline
AHRC aims to complete assessment within six months.
Assessment process
Eligibility check followed by assessment by an independent panel.
Application sections
- Summary, Core Team, Vision, Approach, Logic Model, Team Capability, Ethics and RRI, Genetic and Biological Risk, Animal Research, Human Research, Resources and Costs, Previous Award, Project Partners and Trusted Research and Innovation.
Application components
Not specified
Required documents
Not specified
Appendices
- Partner support letters in one PDF, where applicable. Animal-research documents may also be required.
Assessment criteria
Not specified
Decision risks
Applications may be rejected for eligibility failure, missing previous-award evidence, missing logic model or failure to follow the guidance.
Timeline and partners
Opening date
27 Jan 2026
Project duration
Up to five years
Project start
Not specified
Project end
Not specified
Co-funders
- None stated
Collaboration rules
- Project partners are optional and may be based in the UK or overseas.
Consortium requirements
Not specified
Additional guidance
Document research last revised 2026-07-31.
UKRI Translation
AHRC Proof of Concept
Opportunity Type
Proof-of-concept and research translation funding
Next Expected Opening
Not applicable. The opportunity is continuously open.
Minimum Award
Not specified
International Funding Rate
Eligible international project co-lead costs are funded at 100% FEC, subject to the applicable cost limits.
Project Lead Eligibility
The lead must be the original project lead, a suitable original team member, or an eligible researcher translating the research with permission from the original team.
Previous Funding Requirement
The project must build on eligible AHRC, AHRC Impact Acceleration Account or other UKRI-funded work.
International Applicants
International researchers may participate as project co-leads. The main project lead must be UK-based.
Eligible Team Roles
Project lead; UK project co-lead; international project co-lead; specialist; professional enabling staff; research and innovation associate; technician.
Eligible Partners
Industry, academia, government and third-sector organisations.
Partner Contributions
Cash, equipment, resources, staff time, datasets, facilities or other in-kind support.
Collaboration Agreement
A formal agreement is required if funding is awarded with project partners.
Application Limit
Not specified
Research Category
Research translation; knowledge exchange; commercialisation; entrepreneurship; venture building; public engagement; policy impact.
Eligible Activities
Public engagement; knowledge exchange; licensing; spinouts; social ventures; commercialisation; policy influence; skills development; user and community engagement.
Subcontractors
No opportunity-specific rules stated.
Subsidy Scheme
Not specified.
Sanctions Rule
No opportunity-specific sanctions rule stated. Trusted Research and Innovation and export-control requirements apply where relevant.
Animal Research Rule
Applicants using regulated animals must submit the UKRI animal-research template.
Overseas Animal Research
Must meet welfare standards consistent with UK requirements. Additional templates may be required.
Human Research Rule
Relevant ethical approvals and justification are required for human participants, tissues or biological samples.
Application Word Limits
Summary 550; Vision 550; Approach 2,000; Team Capability 1,650; Ethics and RRI 500; Genetic Risk 700; Overseas Animals 700; Human Participation 700; Human Tissues 700; Resources and Costs 1,000; Previous Award 500; TR&I 100.
Logic Model
A visual logic model must be embedded in the Approach section. Maximum image size is 5MB.
Assessment Method
Applications are allocated to three tiers. Tier 1 receives priority. Tier 2 may use partial randomisation.
Written Expert Review
Not used
Project Lead Response
Not used
Interview Stage
No interview stated
Applicant Feedback
Written feedback is provided.
Resubmission Timeline
Invited resubmissions are normally assessed within nine months.
Key Requirements
Eligible previous AHRC or UKRI award; clear AHRC remit; measurable impact; strong route from activities to outcomes; mandatory logic model.
Application Amendments
Applications cannot be changed after submission.
Reporting Requirements
Standard UKRI reporting, including Researchfish.
Important Notes
The opportunity is always open. Any closing date displayed by the application system should be disregarded.
Grant Enquiries
Funding Service Email
support@funding-service.ukri.org
Funding Service Telephone
01793 547490
Application deadline in source document
No closing date. Applications can be submitted at any time.
Official source
Quick facts
- Status
- Open
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Funding amount
- £150,000 full economic cost
- Funding band
- Not specified
- Funding type
- Grant
- Payment type
- Not specified
- Audience
- See eligibility requirements
- Industry
- Arts and humanities; business; heritage; government; third sector; public policy; voluntary and community sectors.
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Published
- 27 Jan 2026