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top budget areas include funding for higher education, science and research (RCUK), adult skills and support for business.
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funds research on the economic contribution and educational benefits of the arts, media, sport and our national heritage.
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funds a range of research concerned with young people, education and families.
- funds
research concerned with the environment, rural matters, farming and food production. It lets a large number of research projects every year; through competitions,
either for individual projects or in the form of multiple project research requirements documents; and in partnership with others, such as through LINK programmes.
- long-term research initiatives
focused on reducing poverty in developing countries. Research is focused on six areas: growth, sustainable agriculture, climate change, health, governance in challenging
environments, future challenges and opportunities.
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commissions research to support the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system whilst safeguarding the environment.
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commissions social science research related to the policy agenda to provide the evidence base needed to inform strategy and policy.
- commissions extensive scientific research and
survey work to ensure that advice to the public is based on the best and most up-to-date food science.
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has a range of programme funds promoting action on global issues in areas of strategic importance to the UK.
- funds a wide range
of research projects in a number of areas including crime, policing, immigration, drugs, terrorism and security.
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funds research which defends the UK and its interests and strengthens international peace and stability.
- funds research that informs the evidence base
on the overall criminal, civil, family and administrative justice system.
- commissions and funds
NHS and social care research (applied research). A range of programmes addressing a broad range of health priorities is being funded. Funding is based on
the quality and relevance of the research to personal social services and the NHS.
International
- the primary US federal agency
supporting medical research. In general, foreign institutions and international organisations are eligible to apply for research project grants.
However, there are a few restrictions for specific schemes.
- offers support for all fields of fundamental science
and engineering, except for medical sciences. The Foundation supports cooperative research between universities and industry, US participation in
international scientific and engineering efforts, and educational activities at every academic level.