FP10: the UK "interested in potentially associating"; British government's position paper

"The UK will be interested in potentially associating with FP10 assuming it is open, relevant and provides good value for our research community and the UK taxpayer. As such, we are keen to support discussions as FP10 takes shape and engages in its development from the outset", states the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology of the UK government on 26/09/2024.

The British government is therefore proposing its position paper on FP10, which sets out the initial views as a first step to working with the European Commission and Member States.

The UK government will "particularly support an FP10 in which:
• Excellence remains at the very core of the Programme, with stable and predictable support for all proven instruments which deliver excellence through Horizon Europe funding;
• The entire research pipeline is supported, from fundamental research to high TRL innovations;
• Clear thematic priorities are set out which ensure benefits to citizens;
• The three-pillar architecture of the current Framework Programme is maintained to aid understanding and engagement;
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