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<p>The Government is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for UK Science
and Research as we exit the European Union. Following the referendum we set up a dedicated
mailbox (<a href="mailto:research@beis.gov.uk" target="_blank">research@beis.gov.uk</a>)
to allow academics, researchers and others with an interest to register any issues
experienced in engaging with European activities. Since the announcement of the government
underwrite of funding, the number of representations received has been low. Stakeholders
have largely been in touch to seek clarification – both on the extent of the funding
guarantee, and on the eligibility of UK applicants to continue participating in EU
research projects after exit – rather than to report cases of discrimination.</p><p>The
Joint Report, published by the UK and EU negotiating teams on 8th December 2017, and
agreed by the European Council, makes clear that, as part of the overall withdrawal
agreement, the UK’s right to participate in EU programmes, including Horizon 2020,
will be unaffected by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. UK based organisations and
individuals will be able to bid for funding, participate in and lead consortia for
the remainder of the programmes including in 2019 and 2020.</p>
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