UK research councils
Economic and Social Research Council
The ESRC is the UK's leading agency for research funding and training in economic and social sciences. Their current priorities are on mapping the causes and consequences of change in a complex world and identifying tools to manage risk, find solutions and prepare society for further change in future.
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
The BBSRC is the UK's leading funding agency for academic research and training in the non-clinical life sciences. They fund research that helps to tackle several major challenges such as the impact of climate change, a healthier old age, and sustainable food production, land use and energy production.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
The EPSRC is the UK Government's leading funding agency for research and training in engineering and the physical sciences .
Natural Environment Research Council
NERC funds world-class science in universities and research centres that increases knowledge and understanding of the natural world. They have a focus on tackling the 21st century's major environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity and natural hazards.
Science and Technology Facilities Council
The Science and Technology Facilities Council is an independent, non-departmental public body of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (DBIS). They provide funding for a broad range of scientists to do the highest quality research tackling some of the most fundamental scientific questions.
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