Committee
"Collective Leadership for a Fair and Inclusive Research Future."
Audit & Finance Committee
The Audit & Finance Committee supervises all financial governance, budgeting, and auditing activities within UKABCS. It ensures that all resources, donations, and grants are managed transparently and efficiently, in compliance with UKRI and Charity Commission standards. The committee develops financial policies, monitors expenditure, and reviews annual reports before submission to the Board of Trustees. The committee is chaired by appointed members approved by the Board of Trustees. The current composition is available upon request.
Grants Review Committee
The Grants Review Committee manages the peer-review process for all research and capacity-building grant applications. It ensures that funding decisions are made based on scientific merit, innovation, and impact. The committee operates independently, maintaining fairness and transparency at every stage of evaluation. It also advises the Board on improving the grant framework and aligning it with global research integrity principles. The committee is chaired by appointed members approved by the Board of Trustees. The current composition is available upon request.
Ethics & EDI Committee
The Ethics & EDI Committee ensures that UKABCS upholds the highest standards of ethical research practice and inclusivity. It reviews policies, training activities, and funded projects to guarantee compliance with UKRI’s research integrity and EDI standards. The committee develops frameworks that promote fairness, gender balance, and accessibility for underrepresented researchers. It also provides recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding ethical conduct and complaint resolution procedures. The committee is chaired by appointed members approved by the Board of Trustees. The current composition is available upon request.
Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee supports the Board of Trustees by offering independent, expert advice on scientific priorities, capacity-building programmes, and research collaborations. It comprises senior academics and industry experts who contribute to shaping UKABCS’s strategic direction and innovation roadmap. The committee also assists in identifying new areas of impact, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and aligning activities with UK and international research priorities. The committee is chaired by appointed members approved by the Board of Trustees. The current composition is available upon request.
Partnership Committee
The Partnership Committee is responsible for establishing and maintaining collaborations between UKABCS and academic, governmental, and corporate institutions worldwide. It reviews new partnership proposals, memoranda of understanding (MoUs), and strategic alliances to ensure alignment with UKABCS values and long-term objectives. The committee also evaluates partnership performance and explores new opportunities for capacity-building and knowledge exchange. The committee is chaired by appointed members approved by the Board of Trustees. The current composition is available upon request.