UK faces tough choices with £8bn research fund pausing new grants

Researchers gather in a university conference room, discussing the implications of the UK's £8 billion research fund pausing new grant applications.

As of October 2023, the fund’s administrators have indicated that they face “hard decisions” regarding the allocation of resources. This situation arises in the context of increasing demands for funding in various scientific fields, including health, technology, and environmental research, which have been highlighted as critical areas for national development. For more information, see our … Read more