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Policy & Strategy

The following publications demonstrate the way in which the Research Councils are approaching the challenges which they face and and how RCUK plans to help them achieve their priorities and long term aims. Our publications reflect our Strategic Vision, with its objectives being reflected throughout our publications.

RCUK aims to influence a wide range of policy makers in order to help create a positive environment for future research. We use evidence based information to inform our policies and in turn, use our policies to influence researchers and policy makers.

To download copies of the strategy documents please follow the links below.

Public Engagement with Research Strategy
The RCUK Public Engagement with Research Strategy outlines the full RCUK Public Engagement with Research strategy and future developments.
2 Jan 2013
RCUK Strategic Framework for Capital Investment
Investing for growth: Capital Infrastructure for the 21st Century, is a strategic framework against which Research Councils will plan future investments in the UK’s capital infrastructure for research.
9 Nov 2012
Open Data
Undertaken on the behalf of the Research Councils UK in partnership with JISC, the Royal Society and Sciencewise-ERC, this public dialogue explored views on open data, data reuse and data management policies within research.
21 Jun 2012
RCUK engaging with the US
This strategy details how RCUK is work to ensure that the UK maintains and develops its excellent record of partnership with the US.
21 May 2012
Welsh Language Scheme - Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg
Research Councils UK (RCUK) have prepared a Welsh Language Scheme in accordance with the Welsh Language Act 1993 / Mae Cynghorau Ymchwil y DU (RCUK) wedi paratoi Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg yn unol â Deddf yr Iaith Gymraeg 1993.
21 Feb 2012
RCUK Engaging with India
This strategy details how RCUK engage with India and how the Research Councils plan to develop further a strategic research and innovation bilateral relationship.
25 Nov 2011
Efficiency 2011-15: Ensuring Excellence with Impact
This report, Efficiency 2011-15: Ensuring Excellence with Impact, sets out how the Research Councils intend to make these savings. These plans have been put together in order to protect research as a vital resource for the future.
23 Apr 2011
Evaluation: Practical Guidelines
This guide is designed for those who lead projects intended to engage general audiences in science, social science, engineering and technology and the social, ethical and political issues that new research in these areas raises.
20 Apr 2011
Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research
The Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research outlines the expectations and responsibilities of research funders with respect to public engagement.
22 Mar 2011
Independent assessment of progress implementing recommendations of ‘Roberts’ Review
Information on RCUK's Independent assessment of progress implementing recommendations of ‘Roberts’ Review
19 Jan 2011
Delivery Plan
The Research Councils publish details of their joint priorities and activities in the RCUK Delivery Plan.
20 Dec 2010
Strategic Vision
This strategic vision document sets out our top level objectives for the period 2011-15. We will deliver these objectives individually and together.
19 Dec 2010
Note on the economic impact assessment of the Research Councils
A note on the economic impact assessment of the Research Councils by Dr Andre de Campos of the Centre for Research in Innovation Management at the University of Brighton.
22 Jul 2010
International Strategy
Through the RCUK International Strategy, we outline the ways in which RCUK helps the best researchers work together, wherever they are in the world.
5 Mar 2010
Schools Policy Statement
The RCUK Schools Policy Statement sets out our expectations for researchers to engage young people with research.
25 Feb 2010
Large Facilities Roadmap 2010
Working together, the Research Councils are responsible for producing the Large Facilities Roadmap.
27 Jan 2010