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The vehicle used to establish UK ARPA (i.e.
Conclusion
The vehicle used to establish UK ARPA (i.e. legislation) must allow for clear lines of communication between it, UKRI and the wider system. This could be established through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that both parties agree to. It should ensure that UK ARPA has the power—and, where appropriate, the duty— to cooperate and share information with UKRI to ensure that the two bodies work together effectively, and vice versa. What is deemed appropriate in this context must be weighed against UK ARPA’s requirement for operational independence, which will necessitate bespoke oversight arrangements, including possibly less formal co- ordination with existing parts of the system than what is customary. (Paragraph 101) Learning opportunities for the UK research and innovation system
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Recommendation 16 (Paragraph 99) and 17 (Paragraph 101) relate to ARIA’s relationship with UKRI. As should be clear from publication of the Bill since this Committee Report, we have clearly stated the intention to establish ARIA as a separate organisation to UKRI. The ability of ARIA to invest through innovative funding approaches will complement the continued support for world-leading research through UKRI. The UK will benefit from the unique roles of both organisations in the funding landscape and enable UKRI to fulfil its key role as the steward of a vibrant and inclusive research and innovation system that maximizes the benefits of investing in R&D for the whole country. The Bill provides for ARIA to be able to share information with UKRI, and we will be working with UKRI to agree appropriate non-legislative mechanisms for this.
Source
Inquiry
A new UK research funding agency
Report
Third report: A new UK research funding agency
12 Feb 2021
HC 778
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.3 yrs
Report published
12 Feb 2021