British scientists have rejoined the EU's Horizon research programme after a three-year hiatus due to Brexit, resulting in about £500 million in grants. Their return sees them positioned as leading non-EU beneficiaries in scientific funding, with nearly 3,000 grants awarded in the first post-Brexit year. Notable projects include brain catheter research inspired by wasps and aviation fuel developed from yeast and greenhouse gases. UK leaders express optimism for future funding, hoping to enhance the country’s stature as a science powerhouse across Europe.
I am absolutely over the moon that we are back in the programme formally, said Ferdinando Rodriguez y Baena, a professor in medical robotics at Imperial College London.
Taking stock after the first year back in the 80bn Horizon programme, Prof Sir John Aston said he hoped the embargo never happens again.
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