Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today (10 February) issued a consultation inviting views from the research community and research users as part of the development of a Capital Investment Roadmap for research and research-led innovation. The aim of the Roadmap is to set out the capital funding priorities for the UK research community.
Reflecting changes to capital funding in the 2012 spending review science settlement, RCUK wants to maintain the case for continued investment in new as well as existing facilities and infrastructure to keep the UK at the forefront of science, research and innovation. The new Capital Investment Roadmap will identify opportunities for strategic capital investment for the UK research community and explain the benefits of the UK maintaining a world-class research base. It will replace the existing RCUK Large Facilities Roadmap.
RCUK intends to publish the new Capital Investment Roadmap in autumn 2012. Members of the research community and research users are being invited to submit views about current UK priorities for significant capital investment to RCUK by Friday 4 May. Further details about the consultation can be found here.
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Further information
Contact:
Jane Wakefield
RCUK Press and Communications Manager
Tel: 01793 444592
Notes to editors
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 Councils, 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).