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Policy Futures projects


Foresight introduces the new programme of Policy Futures projects. These new projects aim to provide futures and evidence analysis that fill a specific gap in policy makers' current understanding, using fresh thinking and a cross-disciplinary approach.

Policy Futures projects will

  • focus on an issue relevant to UK policy makers that is currently not well understood;
  • be sponsored by a UK government department, with a commitment or existing vehicle to take work forward;
  • seek to answer a particular question (or questions);
  • focus on an area with science or engineering basis;
  • incorporate futures analysis; and
  • aim to deliver within six to 12 months.

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