Scottish Government Rural Affairs and the Environment Strategic Research Strategy 2011 - 2016

8. Future Plans: 2016 Onwards

We continue to seek to maximise the value and impact of our science investment and plan to undertake a Portfolio Review in 2014. This review will assess the relevance and impact of our investment, the scientific quality and impact of the research we fund and future scientific direction, current models for procuring research and alternative funding models.

Designed to inform RAE science investment post 2016, including the foci and the structure of the research portfolio, the Review will be led by RESAS reporting to the Strategic Research Programme Board.