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Research and Development Investment

The British Academy's work on R&D investment, jointly delivered with the other National Academies.
Project status
Ongoing
Programmes
Research and innovation, Business and economy
Departments
Policy

There is broad consensus across the political spectrum to increase total investment in UK research and development (R&D). The Government has committed to meet a target of 2.4% of GDP invested in UK R&D within ten years, and a longer-term goal of 3%. This page contains the British Academy's work on R&D investment jointly delivered with the other National Academies, namely the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Project outcomes

What role do R&D tax reliefs play in encouraging UK R&D?

This document outlines how current tax relief for R&D is offered under R&D tax credits.

Investing in UK R&D

This document outlines the current investment landscape, why a 3% target is important for the UK and factors that should be considered to deliver it.

How does the UK government invest in R&D?

An overview of some of the structures by which the UK government allocates public funding for R&D in the UK, as outlined in the science budget

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