UKRI Translation: AHRC Proof of Concept

UKRI Translation: AHRC Proof of Concept funds activities that translate previously funded Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) or UKRI projects into economic, societal, cultural or policy impact. The awards focus on knowledge exchange, translation, commercialisation, entrepreneurial skills and venture building to maximise the reach and application of arts and humanities research. Projects may engage with business, third sector, heritage, public policy, voluntary and community groups or the general public to deliver measurable real-world change. Funding supports projects of up to five years in duration.

Project funding up to £150,000 FEC with AHRC covering 80% of costs; possibility of 100% FEC for international co-leads; project duration up to five years.

Applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding and build upon a project previously or currently funded by AHRC, an AHRC Impact Acceleration Account, or directly co-funded by another UKRI council or scheme. Project leads must be the original project lead, a member of the original research team, or based at an eligible research organisation with permission from the original lead; international researchers may participate as project co-leads and will be funded at 100% FEC.

Submit an application via the UKRI Funding Service (applicant roles and organisational eligibility must be checked beforehand).