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Guide to the Organisation of Science, Engineering and Technology
Welcome to the British Council’s Guide to the Organisation of Science, Engineering and Technology in the UK. If you would like to know more about science and science policy in the United Kingdom visit the sections for an overview of different aspects of public sector science and policy-making

UK Science, Engineering & Technology (SET)

This section has an overview of funding, science policy and Government responsibilities for science.

SET and Wealth Creation

Visit this section to learn about innovation, knowledge transfer and research and development in industry.

Funding Research

This section has information on funding from the Research Councils, the Higher Education Funding Councils and the Wellcome Trust.

Science & Technology Policy

Find out about science policy, advice to government, and SET activity within key government departments (aside from DIUS and BERR).

The Regional Dimension

This section has information about science and innovation in the devolved administrations.

International Science & Scientific Communities

Find out about international cooperation in science and innovation, and those involved in science communication.