RCUK Programmes in Priority Areas

The Research Councils fund world-class research with successive studies demonstrating the quality of the UK research base and the UK's strong international performance. Novel, multidisciplinary approaches are needed to solve many, if not all, of the big research challenges over the next 10 to 20 years. In response, the Research Councils are embarking on a range of thematic programmes, bringing together partners from inside and outside the research community in an unprecedented effort to tackle these issues.

Each programme is important in terms of the knowledge and skilled people which will be generated, and has significant potential for delivering economic impact. Effective coordination of the programmes through RCUK will accelerate delivery of benefits. Other multidisciplinary priority areas are being taken forward bi/tri-laterally by Councils.

Find out more information about the multidisciplinary research programmes here.