Royal Society responds to DSIT allocations for 2025/26

Responding to the publication of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s funding allocations for 2025/26, Sir Adrian Smith, President of the Royal Society, said:

“The announcement of a flat cash settlement for UKRI and others in the sector offers some stability at a time of significant economic uncertainty.

“Amid a challenging funding envelope, the increased allocation for the science budget in DSIT can be seen as an acknowledgment of research’s central role in the UK’s future.

“Investing in science and research will unlock new knowledge and innovations which drive productivity and economic growth and improve people’s lives.

"We now await the Spending Review for the crucial detail of the Government's long-term vision for science."