The minister of state for science, research and innovation[1] (also known as the science minister) is a mid-level position in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology in the British government.

It was re-created by the Second Johnson ministry out of the minister of state for universities.

From 2016 to 2023, the minister was based at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

The minister has responsibility of the following policy areas: MP for Croydon North MP for Dudley South MP for Derby North MP for Mid Norfolk MP for Wealden (since 7 February 2023 in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) MP for Mid Norfolk MP for Arundel and South Downs Baron Vallance of Balham