Report slams UK plan to become 'science superpower' by 2030
While attempts have been made to[PDF] with Horizon Europe, and the UK government wants to do so in principle, it hasn't happened as disagreements over the UK's relationship with the EU continue to roll on.
As for what the funding issues mean for science, academics giving evidence to the committee said this means the talent – international scientists working on innovative research at British universities – don't want to stay in the country because it is seen as limiting both to their careers and funding and collaboration opportunities, so they are either taking their research elsewhere or considering doing so.
The report also explains that the European Research Council said in June it would terminate 115 grants offered to UK-based researchers. Nineteen of the researchers have since agreed to move abroad to keep their funding.
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