Funding of the John Innes Centre

It is a measure of the John Innes Centre's scientific excellence, integrity and independence that it has been able, over many years, to attract millions of pounds in national and international government, charitable and commercial sponsorship for its fundamental and strategic research.

Public Funding

JIC wins most of its funds in open competition from funding agencies in the UK and worldwide. More than 50% of our income is from UK government sources, with the majority from the BBSRC. Charities and the EU 'Framework' science programmes are our other largest sources of funds.

A proportion of our income, (some staff salaries and studentships, contributions to new buildings, equipment and other initiatives) is from the John Innes Foundation.

UK Government sponsorship is provided through two main routes:

1)Institute Strategic Programme Grants provided through the BBSRC on a five-year funding cycle.

2) other competitive grant award rounds. BBSRC, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Department of Trade and the Department for International Development (DfID) from time to time invite applications for funding in areas of research they have identified as important. They may also respond to proposals for funding of projects.

Working with Industry

JIC welcomes partnerships with industry where these will add resources and knowledge to JIC science programmes. Such partnerships are one of the routes that ensure that the knowledge and skills developed at JIC are taken up and find applications in agriculture, food, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Research alliances with different companies, which are potential competitors in some markets, are an excellent example of the high regard that commercial companies have for the quality of JIC science and the pre-competitive and independent nature of our research programmes.