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<p>Until our departure from the EU, we remain a fully paid up Member State, with all
the rights and obligations that entails. This means that while we remain a member
of the EU, UK businesses and universities continue to have full access to funding
through the EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme, Horizon 2020. The important
work being done by our researchers, universities and innovative businesses must continue
throughout this period.</p><p>The joint report from the negotiators of the European
Union and the United Kingdom Government approved by the European Council on 15 December
stated that UK entities’ right to participate in EU programmes will be unaffected
by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. This means that UK based organisations and individuals
will be able to bid for funding, participate in and lead consortia, in 2019 and 2020,
and will continue to receive funding for the lifetime of the project.</p><p>It remains
the case that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed, which is why the Government’s
underwrite guarantee remains in place. UK businesses and universities should continue
to bid for competitive EU funds while we remain a member of the EU and we will work
with the Commission to ensure payment when funds are awarded. The Government will
underwrite the payment of such awards, even when specific projects continue beyond
the UK’s departure from the EU.</p>
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