The Welsh Government has commissioned OB3 in partnership with Regeneris Consulting to conduct independent inception and mid-term evaluations of the Sêr Cymru II initiative.
The Sêr Cymru programme aims to support the development of research excellence and capacity in Wales by bringing scientific talent into research posts. Sêr Cymru II is focused on recruiting research fellows in the grand challenge areas of life sciences and health, advanced engineering and materials, and low carbon, energy and environment and the related STEMM subjects which form the cornerstone of Wales' Smart Specialisation strategy. The £60m programme, which includes funding from the European Regional Development Fund, aims to strengthen the capacity of Wales' leading university research groups.