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Who funds research?

Who funds research?
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THESE PAGES explain how a range of organisations, from public and not-for-profit sector bodies, to private companies and international organisations, fund research within the UK.

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A guide to the departments and bodies that fund UK research.
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A guide to the government departments that fund UK research.
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A guide to the higher education funding councils that fund UK research.
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A guide to the international funding bodies that fund UK research.
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A guide to the principles and aims of UK research funding including the criteria upon which funding awards are made.


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