ARIA model
As set out in the statement of policy intent, ARIA is expected to incorporate a set of key features of the "US ARPA" model, tailored to the UK R&D landscape. This includes:
Organising ambitious research goals around the long-term programmes of work which are led by so-called Programme Managers. Programme Managers facilitate cohesion between individual research projects in pursuit of transformational breakthroughs. Programmes may include basic research through to the creation of prototypes and commercialised technologies.
Significant autonomy for Programme Managers who are able to take advantage of innovative and flexible approaches to programme funding.
A tolerance to failure in pursuit of transformational breakthroughs embedded in its culture. Only a small fraction of ambitious goals will be achieved, however ARIA will provide value from its failures, including spill-over benefits gained from intermediary outputs. For example, a particular goal may not prove technologically viable but in pursuing it, scientists may happen across another promising technology.