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Written question asked by Paul Blomfield (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 1 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Griffith (Conservative) on Friday, 1 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Horizon Europe

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will take steps to (a) expand the Government's support for the Horizon Europe pump priming collaboration and (b) end the rule that research applications to Horizon Europe must identify a call and topic in Pillar 2.

Answer

The British Academy has received considerable interest in the Pump Priming grants scheme, and the Government is pleased with the level of engagement, including from those new to the programme. There are no plans to expand the recently launched pump priming grants.

Applications for Horizon Europe grants are made directly to the European Commission. All calls within Horizon Europe work programme 2024 and beyond are funded by the UK’s association to Horizon Europe.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15875
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Horizon Europe
Link
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