The value of ODA research

Over the past decades, UK-funded research has contributed to improving the lives of millions, achieved through years of research and collaboration across disciplines and countries.

We have compiled a collection of evidence to help strengthen the rationale for future investment in R&D for global development.

Public data sources from across our members

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office 

 

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

 

Department of Health & Social Care

 

UK Research & Innovation

 

Cross-funder

Case studies demonstrating the impact of UK-funded research

Case study

Realising the impact of UK international development research: A collection of REF2021 impact stories

This booklet showcases ten case studies submitted to the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021). This booklet showcases ten case studies submitted to the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021). It highlights the impact of UK international development research by showing the connections between what type of real-life impact is achieved and how research is conducted.