Research and analysis

DBT areas of research interest

DBT’s areas of research interest (ARI) summarise the areas in which the department would like to receive evidence from the external research community.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 23 May 2023
• Last updated: 18 March 2026 — See all updates

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DBT areas of research interest

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DBT areas of research interest: list of detailed questions

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DBT areas of research interest: submission form privacy notice

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Details

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has extensive and evolving evidence needs. This document is not an exhaustive or definitive list of DBT’s interests in research, science and analysis. Rather it comprises the sub-set of questions where:

• interest is deemed to be sufficiently enduring
• external research communities are well placed to enhance DBT’s evidence base
• we see opportunities for shaping future research and collaborations with external experts

Use this form to:

• engage with DBT’s areas of research interest
• submit evidence related to the ARI

To view previous DBT areas of research interest, visit The National Archives.

Published 23 May 2023

Last updated 18 March 2026 + show all updates

1. 18 March 2026

   'DBT areas of research interest on trade and investment 2023' removed. 'DBT areas of research interest', 'DBT areas of research interest: list of detailed questions' and 'DBT areas of research interest: submission form privacy notice' added to page.

2. 23 May 2023

   First published.