Octopus.ac, a global primary research record platform, has announced its integration with the UK’s Areas of Research Interest (ARI) database, aiming to transform collaboration between researchers and policymakers. The ARI database, funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), allows government departments to outline their research priorities, which will now automatically appear as research problems on Octopus.ac.
This new feature empowers researchers to develop ideas and theories directly aligned with government priorities, fostering greater synergy between academic work and policymaking. By proposing investigation plans and linking their work to specific ARIs, researchers can engage more effectively with government departments, sharing relevant contact details and research outputs.
The integration also enables government departments to easily track academic work relevant to their areas of interest, promoting proactive collaboration and ensuring valuable insights reach decision-makers. Researchers benefit by receiving credit for the societal impact of their work, potentially enhancing funding opportunities and visibility.
Octopus.ac remains free for government, academics, and non-academic researchers to access and publish globally. The platform’s automatic weekly updates ensure that the latest government research priorities are consistently available, facilitating a continuous exchange of policy-relevant knowledge.
To help researchers navigate the new feature and maximize collaboration opportunities, Octopus.ac will host a webinar on how to publish and link research to government priorities on its platform.
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