Governance and structure

BBSRC is part of UK Research and Innovation, a non-departmental public body funded by a grant-in-aid from the UK government.

• Council is the top level decision-making body; accountable to Parliament for our activities
• Boards (including the Audit Committee) report to and advise Council, enabling delivery of our strategic objectives
• Strategy Advisory Panels advise BBSRC on strategy development
• Research Committees oversee peer review processes and assess grant applications.

Boards Appointments, Audit, Remuneration

Council Members, meeting dates and minutes

Executive Executive Chair and Executive Directors

Research Committees Experts who assess responsive mode grants, fellowships and other awards

Strategy Advisory Panels Experts who advise on key areas of our business and research portfolio