Science Education Tracker

To ensure continuity of a resource valued by both the scientific and education communities, in 2021, the Royal Society Education Committee supported a request for the Society to apply to the Wellcome Trust for legacy funding that will enable it to take over the Science Education Tracker (SET).

The Society proposes that it leads the next phase of this research study, while exploring options for future funding and sustainability.

SET is a detailed online survey of young people in England aged 11-18, which explores views and attitudes towards science education and STEM careers.

The Royal Society has contributed to both previous SET Tracker studies and has secured approval internally for a similar scale of additional funding, were this application successful.

As a trusted organisation, independent of government, and with a long-term commitment to science education, the Society will ensure the legacy of SET and maintain the principles and purpose as part of the Wellcome Trust's legacy.

The Royal Society will provide governance and oversight of initiative, working with Engineering UK as delivery partners, notably through its research team to oversee procurement and project management. Engineering UK will provide in-kind support to the project equivalent to the Society's own funding.