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The article discusses the reorganization of government funding of research in Great Britain within the agency UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Topics include grants to be offered by disciplinary councils within UKRI, the economic impacts of research funding by the agency, and the appointment of Mark Walport as head of the UKRI.

Reports the recommendation of the Royal Societies of London and Edinburgh that Scottish research continue to be funded through British research councils. Expected establishment of a distinct Scottish parliament and executive in May, 1999; Concern that a fragmentation of funding will hurt Scottish science; Possible responses from Scottish political parties to the report; Other recommendations.

Reports the increased funds the British government intends to make available for scientific research over the next three years. Three aspects of the increased funding; Emphasis upon life sciences; Danger of decline in the physical sciences; Situations among various scientific disciplines.

Reports that the British government plans to spend an extra 300 million pounds over the next three years to support university research. Other sources of funding; Retention of the dual support system; Reduction in the autonomy of schools to spend research funds; Concerns about funds for facilities; Stress on the life sciences.