Guidance

Handbook for members of STFC advisory bodies

A handbook for members of the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) advisory bodies, including STFC’s Council and committees.

• From: STFC
• Published: 14 October 2021
• Last updated: 20 October 2026 - see all updates

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Handbook for members of STFC’s advisory bodies

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A handbook for members of STFC’s advisory bodies, including STFC’s Council and committees, to familiarise themselves with the terms of their appointment.

Updates

• 20 October 2026
  Added clarification on panel membership recruitment process in relation to panel balancing and final decision making.
• 20 October 2026
  Updated a statement on the operation of the UKRI under direction of BIST. Added reference to the current UKRI travel, subsistence and expenses policy. Added important information regarding use of AI for panel meetings.
• 24 November 2025
  Added latest version and removed old version.
• 4 May 2023
  Updated to include description of UKRI's link with the newly formed Department for Science Innovation and Technology