Science Research Funding in Universities - Lords Committee launches new inquiry

• Inquiry: Science Research Funding in Universities
• Science and Technology Select Committee

Questions the Committee are likely to cover

• What proportion of England's overall science research is done in universities? How much of that is funded directly by universities?
• Has the establishment of UKRI affected the way in which universities apply for funding for research? Have the changes been beneficial?
• The Government have committed to a target of 2.4% of GDP to be invested in research and development by 2027. What will be the balance between investment in research-active universities and industry? What are the expected changes to research funding in universities?
• Would the reduction or abolition of tuition fees impact funding in such a way as to affect the ability of universities to conduct high-quality scientific research?
• If Brexit led to a reduction in EU students studying in England, would that affect science research capabilities in universities?

Timeline

The Committee will begin taking oral evidence on 21 May.

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