The Office for Translational Research is managing the Medical Research Council (MRC) Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) funding, previously known as Confidence in Concept, since 2012. This internal funding opportunity supports milestone‑driven projects that aim to accelerate the transition from discovery science to practical solutions for unmet clinical needs, with awards of up to £60,000 available. This UKRI-funded programme supports researchers to generate proof-of-concept data, de-risk projects, and secure follow-on investment for further development.
You can read more about the national IAA scheme on the UKRI website.
The 2025 joint MRC Confidence in Concept (CiC) and Wellcome Trust Developing Concept Fund (DCF) call, in partnership with the Cambridge Academy of Therapeutic Sciences, is now closed! We will keep you informed about the 2026 call!