RCUK review of e-science 

RCUK have asked the EPSRC, on behalf of all Research Councils, to conduct a review of e-science over the coming months and we are keen to hear the views of the widest possible audience.

Contribute to the review

If you would like to contribute please feel free to do so using the consultation proforma. This should be submitted to e-sciencereview@epsrc.ac.uk by 25 September 2009.  Submissions by other means will not be accepted, unless agreed in advance.

Invitation to submit evidence 
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All responses will be published on the website as part of the publication of evidence received by the Panel unless you state that there is confidential content for the Panel only.

Structure of the review

The main components of the review are data analysis, a public consultation and a visit by a panel of international experts from 7 – 11 December 2009.  During that visit the Panel will meet with approximately 26 institutions and each of these will be asked to provide evidence directly, as will a number of other stakeholders.

The review comprises two key stages: information and data collection (of which this is part) and a review week during which the Panel will meet with some of the leading e-Science scientists in the UK. Following the review week the Panel will prepare a written report, the findings of which will be presented at a public Town Meeting in early February 2010 (date to be confirmed). Subsequently the Research Councils will develop an action plan in conjunction with stakeholders.

The review is being overseen by a Steering Committee which set the scope and terms of reference and appointed the Chair of the Review Panel. A public nomination process was used to identify the Panel membership. Panel members are recognised leading international experts in the field and are selected to ensure sufficient breath of expertise within the Panel to cover the full range of e-Science under review.

 

RCUK uses reviews to benchmark the strength of UK research activity in a discipline or area of study with world competitors and to highlight any gaps or missed opportunities. Each review provides a broad perspective on the research activity and is undertaken with the relevant research councils and other learned institutions as appropriate. The information provided from these reviews is used in developing the Research Councils’ business and investment plans.