Policies
Animals in research
MRC, BBSRC, NERC, Wellcome Trust and NC3Rs common set of principles for using animals in research:
Responsibility in the use of animals in bioscience research (PDF, 4.5MB)
Conflict of interests policy
Also see the UK Research & Innovation conflicts of interest policy (PDF) - external link.
Data policies
NERC's data policy details our commitment to support the long-term management of environmental data and also outlines the roles and responsibilities of all those involved in collecting and managing environmental data.
Energy policy
NERC energy policy (PDF, 273KB)
Environmental policy
NERC environmental policy (PDF, 231KB)
Equality & diversity policy
NERC is committed to equality and diversity as an employer, as a decision maker and as a funder.
Ethics policy
Questions about ethics (PDF, 10KB) - arising from our activities
Counter fraud & bribery policy
If you wish to raise any concerns or report suspected cases of fraud please contact reportfraud@ukri.org.
UK Research & Innovation counter fraud and bribery policy (PDF) - external link
Good research conduct & research integrity
Good research conduct & research integrity (PDF, 124KB)
Modern slavery & human trafficking
Also see the UK Research & Innovation policy on Anti-Slavery & Human Trafficking - external link.
Transparency
NERC's policy on charging fees under the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and Data protection Act provides details on when charges may be made for information. NERC's records management policy outlines the framework for managing our records. Both of these policies are available on the transparency page.