Part 3

Research

Research and innovation functions and role of the Councils

UK research and innovation functions
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1
UKRI may—
a
carry out research into science, technology, humanities and new ideas,
b
facilitate, encourage and support research into science, technology, humanities and new ideas,
c
facilitate, encourage and support the development and exploitation of science, technology, new ideas and advancements in humanities,
d
facilitate, encourage and support knowledge exchange in relation to science, technology, humanities and new ideas,
e
collect, disseminate and advance knowledge in and in connection with science, technology, humanities and new ideas,
f
promote awareness and understanding of science, technology, humanities and new ideas,
g
provide advice on any matter relating to any of its functions, and
h
promote awareness and understanding of its activities.
2
The activities which UKRI may carry out in, or in connection with, exercising a function conferred by subsection (1) are not restricted to the United Kingdom.
3
The functions conferred by subsection (1)(a) to (f) include, in particular, power to encourage and support the provision of postgraduate training in science, technology, humanities and new ideas.
4
For the purposes of this Part, “knowledge exchange”, in relation to science, technology, humanities or new ideas, means a process or other activity by which knowledge is exchanged where—
a
the knowledge is in, or in connection with, science, technology, humanities or new ideas (as the case may be), and
b
the exchange contributes, or is likely to contribute, (whether directly or indirectly) to an economic or social benefit in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.
5
Section 94 makes further provision about the giving of financial support under this section.
6
Sections 95 to 98 provide for UKRI to make arrangements for the exercise of functions by the Councils on UKRI's behalf.
S. 93 in force at 30.3.2018 by S.I. 2018/241, reg. 3(a)