RCUK Priority Themes are multi-disciplinary programmes of research that aim to solve many of the big research challenges over the next 10 to 20 years. Current themes are in areas such as environmental change, lifelong health and wellbeing, energy, and dealing with global uncertainties in a changing world. RCUK coordinates the priority themes to accelerate the delivery of benefits and economic impact.
| Sustainable energy systems |
EPSRC, ESRC, RCUK |
| Living with environmental change (LWEC) |
ESRC, NERC, RCUK |
| Global uncertainties: security for all in a changing world |
ESRC, RCUK |
| Ageing: Lifelong health and wellbeing |
MRC, RCUK |
| Digital economy |
EPSRC, RCUK |
| Nanoscience through engineering to application |
EPSRC, RCUK |