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<p>The Government recognises the importance of our research base, which is why we
have protected the science budget in real terms from its current level of £4.7 bn
for the rest of the parliament.</p><p>The referendum result has no immediate effect
on the right of researchers to apply to or participate in EU research programmes.
We remain a part of the EU until negotiations are concluded. While the UK remains
a member of the EU, current EU arrangements continue unchanged. UK participants, including
those researching mental health issues, can continue to apply to programmes in the
usual way. The future of UK access to these programmes is one of many issues to be
addressed in our EU negotiations.</p>
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