Independent report

RISE: programme evaluation

NERC’s £17.1 million RISE programme was independently evaluated, highlighting how it connects research, business, policy and communities to deliver impact.

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This report summarises the evaluation by an independent panel of the Natural Environment Research Council’s (NERC) Regional Impact of Science of the Environment (RISE) programme, conducted in September 2025.

RISE was a £17.1 million NERC investment that aimed to connect research organisations with businesses, policy bodies and communities to translate environmental science into practical innovation for regional benefit.

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