Benefits of the Horizon Programme
UK Researchers have been awarded about £500m in grants since re-entering the Horizon Programme one year ago.
The UK has had the highest number of beneficiaries of any of the 19 non-EU members and, in terms of value, the third highest. In total, nearly 3000 British science projects were awarded grants in 2024, according to EU data.
This clearly shows the benefits of closer cooperation with our friends in Europe, in this case specifically for our world-leading scientists. Even with the damage Brexit has done, cooperation with Europe is still possible and able to help expand opportunities for Britain.
Of course, the only way to look to begin to fully repair the damage of Brexit is to rejoin the EU.
On the 20th May 2025, North Herts for Europe hosted an in-person Rejoin Roundtable event about the impact of Brexit on British Science. James Gilbert (University College London) discussed how Brexit has caused damage to opportunities for UK scientists, particularly early careers researchers. We would like to take this opportunity to thank James for his insightful talk and all those who attended for their support.
Recommended source for more on the Horizon Programme benefits: The Guardian