The Economic and Social Research Council has released it’s new deliver plan. To support its strategic aims over the next four years four key areas of activity have been identified: *Fostering Research and Innovation (c.47 per cent of overall budget: 17 per cent Responsive…
ESRC – 2015-2016 Delivery Plan
All Research Councils publish Delivery Plans as a final product of a Government Spending Review. The Plans set out each Council’s funding priorities and outline the activities that they intend to undertake over a given period. The ESRC have recently released…
ESRC Demand Management: Consultation Favours Researcher Sanctions
Demand management has been a frequent topic on this blog and in many discussions at the University since the publication of the Research Council’s Delivery Plans at the beginning of the year. In April I drew your attention to the…
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Working Together: Opportunities and Challenges
The AHRC, ESRC, and the British Academy recently held an event to debate the challenges and opportunities facing the arts, humanities and social sciences. A summary of the event, provided by Professor Jane Chapman from the Lincoln School of Journalism can be found…
MRC Delivery Plan 2011-2015
In line with other research councils, MRC released its Delivery Plan for 2011 – 2015 in late December 2010. These documents set out the research councils’ strategic priorities for the next four years – i.e. the anticipated duration of the current…
STFC Delivery Plan 2011-2015
In line with other research councils, STFC released its Delivery Plan for 2011 – 2015 [PDF] in late December 2010. These documents set out the research councils’ strategic priorities for the next four years – i.e. the anticipated duration of the…