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On Thursday 6 April, the UK Government published plans for which sets out plans to protect and support UK science, research, technology and innovation (SRTI) sectors, should association to Horizon Europe on ‘fair and appropriate terms’ not be possible.ÌýÌý

The Government underlined that discussions with the EU regarding UK association to Horizon Europe are ongoing, with , and that securing UK association remains their preference.Ìý
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Should it be required, the alternative Pioneer programme would comprise four interconnected offers:Ìý

• Pioneer Talent which would enhance the UK’s investment in discovery research as well as the UK’s already strong talent offerÌý
• Pioneer Global which would complement and enhance partners’ existing international partnershipsÌý
• Pioneer Innovation which would increase UK support to business-led innovation across sectors, technologies and UK regionsÌý
• Pioneer Infrastructure which would provide additional funding into UK SRTI infrastructure, building on successful programmes such as World Class labsÌý

UCL’s Horizon Europe Response Group (HERG), chaired by Professor Geraint Rees, continues to monitor the situation closely.ÌýÌý

UCL researchers are encouraged to continue to apply for funding as normal, with funding awarded secure under the . The guarantee is currently in place to cover all Horizon Europe calls that close on or before the end of June 2023.

Any UCL colleagues or European collaboratorsÌýwith immediate questions on Horizon Europe proposals currently in development, or the UK’s Horizon Europe Guarantee, or are encouraged toÌýcontact theÌýERIO teamÌýor attend one of theÌýweeklyÌýHorizon Europe drop-in sessions. The link to the drop-in sessions, as well as a set ofÌýupdated FAQs on Horizon Europe funding is availableÌýhere.

More information

Further details on Pioneer can be found .