New measures for British research organisations
The publication also sets out a preliminary vision for a long term, alternative programme to Horizon Europe.
The UK government has announced a new package of transitional measures to ensure the stability and continuity of funding for researchers and businesses, which will come into force if the UK is not able to associate to Horizon Europe.
These transitional measures will ensure there is no funding gap for the UK R&D sector and will provide immediate funding opportunities for researchers, institutions and businesses while longer term measures are established.
The new measures include:
- funding for successful, in-flight UK-based applicants to Horizon
- uplifts to existing UK talent schemes
- uplifts to innovation funding and support for businesses, in particular SMEs
- uplifts to international innovation schemes to support international business collaborations
- funding for research institutions most affected by the loss of Horizon Europe’s talent funding
- continued Third Country Participation in Horizon Europe
The publication also sets out a preliminary vision for a long term, alternative programme to Horizon Europe should it be required, which will focus on four main themes to complement our existing R&D investments: Talent, End to End Innovation, Global Collaboration and investments in the R&D system. This programme will be established as quickly as possible, and the government is already in conversation with researchers and businesses to determine priorities for a programme that would help build on UK strengths and develop new capabilities. Detailed proposals will be published soon.
The announcement also sets out the vision for Copernicus and Euratom UK alternatives, with further details expected in due course.
More information can be found on UK government website.