Investing in UK Research and Development

Research ecosystem and Careers Research funding

December 2021

1 minute

Investing in UK Research and Development

At a glance

This explainer, produced with the British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering and Royal Society, sets out the case for increasing investment in research and development, highlighting how sustained R&D funding drives economic growth, innovation, public health and the UK's global competitiveness.

Published: December 2021

Investing in UK R&D Dec 2021 (PDF, 305.02 KB)

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