Government launches 2024 UK R&I workforce survey
The government has launched the 2024 UK Research and Innovation (R&I) survey to gather information about the UK R&I workforce. It is open to everyone working in R&I.
It helps the government understand how the R&I workforce is affected by government policy. It will help government and funders make decisions based on evidence.
Among other things, the evidence gathered by this survey will help make the case for workforce policies at the next spending review, including how to attract and retain R&D workers. You can find out more information or respond to the survey now. The closing date is 15 September 2024.
The survey covers the full diversity of occupations in the R&I workforce, including trainee and experienced researchers, technicians, engineers, R&I leaders and managers. The government welcomes views from all specialisms, and whether you work in the private, public or non-profit sector.
This is the second time the survey has been carried out. It is important for identifying changes for R&I workers over time. The first workforce survey has supported R&I policy work, including the business cases for the Green Future Fellowship and the Faraday Discovery Fellowships.