Rural Affairs and the Environment (RAE) Consultation on the Research Strategy for 2016-2021.

The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the scope and content of the draft RAE Research Strategy for the 2016-2021 period.


5. Strategic Priorities

The high level aim for the SG's investment in research remains to contribute to its single purpose - "to focus the Government and public services on creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth".

The broad direction for 2016-2021 therefore remains unchanged.

The three strategic priorities adopted for 2011-2016 were:

  • Supporting policy and practice;
  • Supporting innovation and the economy;
  • Scientific resilience.

These were underpinned by two further priorities that support scientific excellence and impact and collaborative and multi-disciplinary working (Research Strategy 2011-2016).

Since the broad direction remains unchanged we propose to retain the same strategic priorities for RESAS investment over the period 2016-2021. The underpinning priorities are now captured within the 'Enabling Principles' for the strategy.

Question 1: Do the 2011-2016 strategic priorities remain robust and relevant for the period 2016-2021?

Contact

Email: Research Strategy Consultation Mailbox

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