Responding to a parliamentary statement by Science Minister George Freeman announcing that up to £484m of funding is to be released to the R&D sector, Stephanie Smith, Head of Policy (Research and International) at the Russell Group, said:
“The additional funding will provide some welcome support to the research sector in the short-term while discussions regarding UK association to Horizon Europe continue.
“With over £500m already drawn down, the UK Government’s Horizon guarantee has been a success, reassuring researchers and innovators that they can continue to apply for grants and helping to keep the window for UK association open. It is important that the guarantee is extended beyond 2022 so that UK researchers can continue to participate in the 2023 ERC work programme.
