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General acronyms: Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

AcronymMeaningNotes
PIPrincipal InvestigatorThe lead researcher on a project, has overall responsibility
Co-I/CoICo-InvestigatorA key investigator on a project, does not have overall responsibility
fECFull Economic CostThe full cost of a research project, as calculated by UK universities using a set formula. UK research funders usually fund a proportion of the full cost of the research
PDRAPostdoctoral Research AssociateResearch staff with a PhD (not academics); generally referred to as a 'Research Associate' at York
UKRIUK Research & Innovation

A UK non-departmental public body which brings together 7 disciplinary research councils, Research England, and Innovate UK. These bodies distribute UK taxpayer research and innovation funding

AHRCArts and Humanities Research Council

BBSRC

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council


EPSRC

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council


ESRC

Economic and Social Research Council


MRC

Medical Research Council


NERC

Natural Environment Research Council


STFC

Science and Technology Facilities Council








REFResearch Excellence FrameworkAn assessment of UK universities which takes place every 7 years
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