EPSRC IAA is an institutional award granted to the University to support knowledge exchange and impact from EPSRC-themed research. Image EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) Open CallCall currently closed Scope of the CallActivities that sit mainly within EPSRC’s remit and aims are eligible for funding. There is no longer a requirement to demonstrate a link to a previous EPSRC grant. The EPSRC IAA is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants at all career stages in line with the University’s long-standing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Types of project Collaborative projects – develop impact from EPSRC early-stage research outputs through collaborative projects with industry (or other stakeholders) Secondments – can be inward or outward with the emphasis on transferring and exchanging knowledge Commercialisation projects – translate new ideas, discoveries or inventions arising from your research into commercial solutions May 2024 Call AwardeesDr Athanasios Angeloudis - School of EngineeringDr Angus Law - School of EngineeringDr Torben Sell - School of MathematicsDr Eddie McCarthy - School of EngineeringDr Istvan Gyongy - School of Engineering EPSRC IAA funds can help create an impact by engaging with industry partners. Explore successful EPSRC IAA-funded projects to understand how the funds can be used to accelerate and amplify the impact of EPSRC-funded research.The funds are managed by Edinburgh Innovations on behalf of the College of Science & Engineering.Please contact the EPSRC IAA team EPSRCIAA@ei.ed.ac.uk for any questions. Spotlight on IndustrySpotlight on Industry series showcases successful collaborations between University of Edinburgh researchers and industry partners. Please also see below recordings of previous Spotlight on Industry webinars:Understanding the effects of environmental skin damage from different cleansing agents with Dr Denise Li (School of Physics and Astronomy) and Professor David Moore (Tioga Research).Graphene sensors for mass testing markets with Professor Till Bachmann (Edinburgh Medical School) and Claus Marquordt (Integrated Graphene Ltd).Characterisation of the rheology of ophthalmic viscosurgical devices with Dr Andreia Fonseca da Silva (School of Physics and Astronomy) and Dr Ben Robertson (Hyaltech).Accelerating disinfectant production during the Covid-19 pandemic with Dr Adam Stokes (School of Engineering) and Nick Meakin (Aqualution Systems).Professor Lindsay Beevers (CSE) and Dr Michael Stewart (Kaya Consulting) – recording coming soon Why not apply for the Harmonised IAA funding call?New funding is available for impact or translational projects between £20k to £60k, for up to 12 months, that include at least two researchers representing separate council remits (BBSRC, EPSRC, MRC/Wellcome Trust).More details This article was published on 2024-07-01
