UK Research and Innovation is made up of seven research councils, Innovate UK and Research England.
Our councils
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Arts and Humanities Research Council
UKRI AHRC funds outstanding original research across the whole range of the arts and humanities.
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Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
UKRI BBSRC invests to push back the frontiers of biology and deliver a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future.
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Economic and Social Research Council
UKRI ESRC is the UK’s largest funder of economic, social, behavioural and human data science.
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
UKRI EPSRC creates knowledge in engineering and physical sciences for UK capability to benefit society and the economy.
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Innovate UK
UKRI Innovate UK is the UK’s national innovation agency supporting business-led innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions.
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Medical Research Council
UKRI MRC funds research at the forefront of science to prevent illness, develop therapies and improve human health.
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Natural Environment Research Council
UKRI NERC is the driving force of investment in environmental science.
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Research England
UKRI Research England funds and engages with English higher education providers, to create and sustain the conditions for a healthy and dynamic research and knowledge exchange system in the higher education sector.
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Science and Technology Facilities Council
UKRI STFC supports research in astronomy, physics, space science and operates world-class research facilities for the UK.