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There are a diverse range of funding bodies responsible for supporting research within the UK. Research in the UK is well funded with over £14 billion each year being awarded by public bodies, private enterprise, the non-profit sector and international bodies.

The Research Research and RCUK websites offer an introduction to research finding structures and oppertunities.

There can be a large degree of differentiation between the scope of funding bodies and their policies towards supporting projects. Regardless of the funding organisation all bodies will run projects tailored towards their specific objectives.