Part 3

Research

Funding and directions

Secretary of State's power to give directions to UKRI
102
1
The Secretary of State may give UKRI directions about the allocation or expenditure by UKRI of grants received under section 101.
2
The Secretary of State may give a direction under this section in respect of functions exercisable by Research England pursuant to arrangements under section 97, only if—
a
it relates to requirements to be met before financial support of a specified amount or of a specified description is given by Research England in respect of activities carried out by an institution, and
b
it relates to every institution, or every institution within a specified description, in respect of whose activities that support may be provided.
3
The Secretary of State may not give a direction under this section in respect of functions exercisable by Research England pursuant to arrangements under section 97 which is framed by reference to—
a
particular courses of study or programmes of research (including the contents of courses or programmes and the manner in which they are taught, supervised or assessed), or
b
the criteria for the selection and appointment of academic staff and for the admission of students.
4
UKRI must comply with any directions given under this section.
5
In this section “specified” means specified in the direction.
S. 102 in force at 30.3.2018 by S.I. 2018/241, reg. 3(a)