Aim of this survey
The Government Research and Development Survey (GovERD) is an annual census of government departments in the United Kingdom (UK), to collect expenditure and employment figures relating to Research and Development (R&D) conducted within its establishments.
The survey also collects information on government funding of R&D and Science, Engineering and Technology (SET).
All government departments have a responsibility to complete the survey to assist with measuring progress towards targets for R&D spending, as published by DSIT.
Your co-operation in completing the questionnaire would be appreciated.
What you need to know
To complete the survey, you will need the following information:
expenditure on in-house R&D (this is R&D carried out within this department either for the department itself or for a third party)
funding received for R&D
purchase of R&D carried out outside this department
the number of employees working on in-house R&D
a breakdown of employment into scientists & engineers, technicians and other supporting staff
All information you provide is strictly confidential.
Survey information
Selection criteria: UK government departments
Population: all UK government departments
Sample: approximately 160
Frequency: annually
Dispatch date: 8 September
Return-by date: 6 October
Dispatch and return-by dates are a guide. They are subject to change due to national holidays and weekends.
Why you were selected
You have been selected as a government department that performs R&D within the UK. Your response ensures we represent the government’s investment in R&D.
How to complete this survey
Your email explains how to submit your data using our online collection system.
If you need help
If your question is not answered above, you may be able to find the answer in the About ONS business surveys section.
You can call us on 0300 1234 931. Please enter the three-digit survey ID 200.
From outside the UK: +44 1633 810495.
Er mwyn gwneud cais am ffurflen Gymraeg (to speak to someone in Welsh): 0300 1234 921.