Many academic organisations undertake studies for the government or other firms to contribute to the broader policy debates through publishing in popular literature and participating in policy fora.

1. PREST/Manchester Institute of Innovation Research undertakes research and advisory work on science and technology policy and strategy a well as provide research training.

2. Science & Technology Studies Unit (SATSU) is dedicated to analysing the contemporary science and technology environment.

3. Science Studies Unit teaches and researches social aspects of science using an interdisciplinary perspective.

4. Science & Technology Policy Research (SPRU) is one of the world’s leaders in policy research on science, technology and innovation and its wider economic, social and environmental implications.

The UK government funds research through its departments and its non-departmental organisations. All these offer a wide range of funding opportunities in all areas of research. They offer a wide range of funding opportunities in all areas of research.

1. Department for Business Innovation & Skills
BIS supports sustained growth and higher skills across the UK’s economy. 

2. Ministry of Defence (MOD)
The purpose of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Armed Forces, is to defend the United Kingdom. The department provides resources to its various research establishments and it coordinates policy on research and capital programmes concerning its research and development.

3. Department for Education (DFE)
Is the UK Government department responsible for children’s services and education in England.

4. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Is the UK Government department responsible for securing a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. Its responsibilities include animal health and welfare, exports and trade; farming; fisheries; food and drink; sustainable development; wildlife and countryside issues and an array of veterinary licensing.

5. Department of Health (DH)
Is the UK Government department responsible for the health and well-being of people in England.

6. National Health Service (NHS)Is the publicly funded healthcare system for England. There are separate heath services funded by the devolved administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

7. Department for Transport (DfT)
Is the UK Government department responsible for building transport infrastructure systems to tackle congestion, improve accessibility, reduce casualties, respect the environment and support the economy.

8. Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
Is the UK Government department responsible for promoting community cohesion and equality. It is also has responsibility for housing, urban regeneration, planning and local government.

9. Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
Is the UK Government department responsible for improving the quality of life for all, through cultural and sporting activities; support the pursuit of excellence; and champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries.

10. Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
Is the UK Government department responsible for promoting the interests of the United Kingdom around the world. It has an overseas network of Science and Innovation attachés in support of the Government’s innovation agenda.

11. British Council
The BC science programme supports scientific collaboration through the exchange of ideas and knowledge. It aims to build lasting relationships and networks between young scientists around the world; to make connections between science, technology and society; and to stimulate debate about the impact of science on people’s lives.