RCUK Welcomes Royal Society “Science as an Open Enterprise” report

Research Councils UK (RCUK) welcomes the Royal Society’s report Science as an Open Enterprise as a major contribution to considering how research data can be made open and transparent in a responsible and useful manner.

RCUK is strongly committed to improving access to the outputs of its research for the benefit if researchers as well as UK economy and society. This is demonstrated through the RCUK common principles on data policy, which highlight the importance of managing and sharing data. RCUK will carefully consider the recommendations of the report when reviewing its policies.

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Further information

Contact:
Alexandra Saxon
Head of Communications
Tel: 01793 444474 or email: Alexandra Saxon

Notes to editors

1. The Science as an Open Enterprise is available from the Royal Society website here.

2. Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils who annually invest around £3 billion in research. We support excellent research, as judged by peer review, that has an impact on the growth, prosperity and wellbeing of the UK. To maintain the UK’s global research position we offer a diverse range of funding opportunities, foster international collaborations and provide access to the best facilities and infrastructure around the world. We also support the training and career development of researchers and work with them to inspire young people and engage the wider public with research. To maximise the impact of research on economic growth and societal wellbeing we work in partnership with other research funders including the Technology Strategy Board, the UK Higher Education funding bodies, business, government, and charitable organisations. www.rcuk.ac.uk.

   The seven UK Research Councils are:

   • Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC);
   • Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC);
   • Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC);
   • Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC);
   • Medical Research Council (MRC);
   • Natural Environment Research Council (NERC);
   • Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC).