The UK government has announced plans to roll back “decades of research red tape” as it marks the first anniversary of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
In its response to the publication of the full Tickell Review which was also published on 9 February, the department welcomes many of the recommendations from the University of Birmingham vice-chancellor, Adam Tickell, whose report encouraged major UK research funders to standardise processes, cut duplication and improve data collection.
It explains the government is working with funders to standardise application processes and encouraging collaboration to harmonise their approaches as far as possible, and is keen to support funders in developing better ways of collecting, processing and analysing data.
Building on recommendations in the Tickell Review, an interim version of which was published in January 2022, DSIT notes UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will deliver a simpler, user-friendly end-to-end funding service for use by all its research councils.
