Part 3Research

General functions

I1107Provision of research services

1

UKRI may, in connection with any of its functions, provide research services to a person (whether or not in the United Kingdom).

2

The following are “research services”—

a

undertaking research into science, technology, humanities or new ideas;

b

making facilities available for the undertaking of such research by another person;

c

the carrying out of any other activity for the purposes of, or in connection with, the undertaking of such research.

3

Research services provided by virtue of this section may be provided subject to such terms and conditions as UKRI considers appropriate.

4

UKRI may charge for research services provided by virtue of this section.