A new blog has been posted on the RCUK blog site, highlighting RCUK’s common principles on data policy and how research grant funding can help with the costs associated with research data management.
An event on this topic was held with researchers and research administrators earlier this year. Written responses 
to questions raised by attendees have also been published.
All RCUK blogs are available at: http://blogs.rcuk.ac.uk
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- 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).