Brexit and funding for UK R&D

THIS time last year, the UK's electorate was gearing up to vote in a referendum to decide on the country's future in the European Union. This week, the electorate is gearing up to vote again, this time to decide on the government it wants to lead Brexit negotiations. Among those who will be following those negotiations closely will be members of the UK's research, development and innovation sector, including the veterinary research community. The EU currently has a total estimated budget of 120 billion available to support research and innovation activities up until 2020 and, in recent years, the UK has been one of the most successful EU member states when it comes to securing funding for R&D. In a report examining the role of the EU in funding UK research, published in December 2015, the Royal Society noted that, between 2007 and 2013, just under one-fifth...
Source: Veterinary Record - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Comment Source Type: research