Joint Statement for UK Association to Horizon Europe
04 November 2021
The Coimbra Group and 24 other associations, representing over 1,000 universities and universities of applied sciences, 56 academies of science, 38 research performing and funding organisations, 33 rectors’ conferences, as well as 120 regional organisations, sent today a joint letter to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in support to the United Kingdom’s association to Horizon Europe as soon as possible.
Longstanding collaboration with the UK has provided enormous benefits to excellent research, resulting in countless collaborations to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges, boosting competitiveness and growth. In order to succeed in the twin green and digital transitions and to maintain its strategic autonomy, Europe needs a strong framework programme and collaboration with its closest partner in research and innovation.
With the first Horizon Europe grant agreements approaching and new calls soon to be launched, we call for association of the UK to Horizon Europe to go forward without further delay.
Read the full letter here:
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