Research Councils UK helps to develop Concordats which set out clear expectations for research organisations, researcher managers and supporters and researchers themselves.
Information on currently endorsed Concordats can be found below:
Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers
The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers sets out the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders. It aims to increase the attractiveness and sustainability of research careers in the UK and to improve the quantity, quality and impact of research for the benefit of UK society and the economy.
More information and a copy of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers is available
here
The 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, to help
embed public engagement in universities and research institutes. This will enhance
the future of research and benefit the UK society and economy.
The Concordat consists of a set of key principles for the future support of public
engagement, and under each principle, an explanation of how it may be embedded into
institutional practice.
A copy of the Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research is available
here.