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<p>UK Research and Innovation has established several mechanisms to encourage and
support multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research and this is a central theme
in the organisation’s recently published Delivery Plans. In addition to examples taking
place across its Councils, UKRI supports a multibillion pound portfolio of cross-cutting
funds demonstrating commitment to interdisciplinary research.</p><p> </p><p>The Industrial
Strategy Challenge Fund and Future Leaders Fellowships, for example, were both designed
to encourage and support interdisciplinary projects. The Strategic Priorities Fund
realises Sir Paul Nurse’s vision of a ‘common fund’ and is already investing in interdisciplinary
projects that each bring together several of UKRI’s councils along with government
departments to tackle shared challenges and opportunities.</p><p> </p><p>In addition
to these targeted programmes, quality-related funding awarded by Research England
allows universities and researchers in England to address their research priorities
as they identify them</p>
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