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Science, Trust and Policy-making: frequently asked questions

The British Academy is inviting proposals from UK based researchers in the humanities, social sciences, and the arts (the SHAPE subjects) to explore public expectations and beliefs about the role and trustworthiness of science in policy-making across different areas of policy. To respond to the topic of this scheme, we are inviting researchers to explore 'Under what conditions is science viewed as relevant and authoritative in policy-making?'

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