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Research Councils

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Arts & Humanities Research Council
(AHRC)
£97.1M		 Funds research on a very wide range of subjects, from traditional humanities such as history, English, linguistics, French and other modern languages, philosophy and classics, area and interdisciplinary studies to creative and performing arts such as drama, dance, music, art and design.
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
(BBSRC)
£381.8M		 Funds research in plants, microbes, animals (including humans), tools and technology underpinning biological research. The BBSRC funds research from the level of molecules and cells, to tissues, whole organisms, populations and landscapes. Note: BBSRC funds genetics and genomics research relevant to understanding normal human function, but does not fund research focused on specific human diseases and disease processes or abnormal conditions.
Economic and Social Research Council
(ESRC)
£150.3		 Funds research and training in social and economic issues.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council – (EPSRC)
£721.2M		 Funds research and training in engineering and the physical sciences. Current programmes and emphasis: Cross-disciplinary interfaces, ICT, Materials, Mechanical and medical engineering, Mathematical sciences, Physical sciences, Process, environment and sustainability, Public engagement, Infrastructure and international, Digital economy, Energy, Nanoapplications, Healthcare.
Medical Research Council
(MRC)
£546.5M		 Supports research across the biomedical spectrum, from fundamental lab-based science to clinical trials, and in all major disease areas. It gives a high priority to research that is likely to make a real difference to clinical practice and the health of the population.
Natural Environment Research Council
(NERC)
£367.2M		 Funds research, survey, training and knowledge transfer in the environmental sciences. Funding covers the full range of atmospheric, earth, biological, terrestrial and aquatic sciences.
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
£427.8M		 Operates large scale Science and Engineering research facilities, and funds research mainly in astronomy, particle physics, space science and nuclear physics.
Research Councils UK (RCUK) A strategic partnership between the seven UK Research Councils to enable them to work together more effectively to enhance their impact and effectiveness.

These budgets are 2007-08 estimates. Please follow this link for more details: http://www.nerc.ac.uk/about/work/budget/ukscibudget.asp


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