UK Government publishes proposals for package of transitional measures to support research and innovation sector affected by Horizon Europe delays

On 20 July 2022 the UK Government published proposals setting out a new package of transitional measures to ensure the stability and continuity of funding for researchers and businesses, which will come into force if the UK is not able to associate to Horizon Europe – the EU’s research and innovation funding programme https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-publishes-proposals-for-package-of-transitional-measures-to-support-research-and-innovation-sector-affected-by-horizon-europe-delays https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supporting-uk-rd-and-collaborative-research-beyond-european-programmes/supporting-uk-rd-and-collaborative-research-beyond-european-programmes

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Social Sciences and Humanities in Cluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

A FREE virtual information and networking event that will introduce the areas under Cluster 6 which are anticipated to present opportunities for partnership with SSH experts over the next two years.  It will also present the rationale and expectations for the inclusion of SSH in proposals, and provide insights from experts, and overall providing a […]

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NICP Horizon Europe Newsletter Issue 1 (April 2022)

The first issue of the NICP Newsletter introduces the NI Contact Points (NICP’s) with updates from Ciaran Prunty, NICP for Engineering (Cluster 4 & 5), Laura Fitzmaurice, NICP for Energy (Cluster 5), Patricia McCrory & Patrick Cullen, NICP’s for Health & Digital Health (Cluster 1), Elaine Groom, Agri-food NICP (Cluster 6) & Grainne Lennon from […]

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UK government provides financial safety net for Horizon Europe applicants

New financial safety net will provide certainty for successful Horizon Europe applicants as association delays continue https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-provides-financial-safety-net-for-horizon-europe-applicants The funding will be delivered through UK Research and Innovation who have published details about eligibility, scope and how to apply https://www.ukri.org/publications/horizon-europe-guarantee-notice-and-guidance/

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