We manage our portfolio through programmes. Research base programmes focus on investigator-led research and training. Business innovation programmes deliver our priority research themes and maximise the economic and social impact of the research and training we fund.

Research Base
 
Research programmes:

• Cross-disciplinary interfaces
• Information and communications technology
• Materials, mechanical and medical engineering
• Mathematical sciences
• Physical sciences
• Process, environment and sustainability
• Public engagement
• Research infrastructure and international

Business Innovation

Mission programmes:

• Digital economy
• Energy
• Nanoscience through engineering to application
• Towards next-generation healthcare

Towards better exploitation:

• User-led knowledge and skills, user-led research

Contribution to cross-council programmes:

• Ageing - lifelong health and wellbeing
• Global uncertainties - security for all in a changing world
• Living with environmental change