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Accessing UK science

How science is structured in the UK

Our Guide to the organisation of science, engineering and technology in the UK offers a comprehensive picture of the way in which science and technology is organised in the UK. It provides links to the websites of all of the organisations listed, to enable you to find out more about opportunities in UK science.

You can use this guide to find out how UK research is funded and how advice is given to government on scientific matters. It also includes information about how devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is influencing UK science, engineering and technology.

Research Councils

The UK Research Councils are independent public bodies responsible to the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS). They play a pivotal role in UK research, providing strategy and vision, working with leading researchers, industrialists and other research users to identify and map research opportunities as they emerge.

This ensures that the UK has the skilled researchers, research infrastructure and knowledge transfer processes to produce world -leading research and innovative technologies for UK industry.

Education UK: Science, Engineering and Technology

Our EducationUK website provides you with an easy-to-search database of the wide range of courses and institutions available in the UK (including English language, degree and postgraduate courses). We also have features within our pages specifically on the range of research and study opportunities in Space and Astronomy and Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.