Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

UK Rejoins Horizon Program, Secures £500 Million in Grants

5/5/2025

50 6

Summary

Story summary

British scientists are celebrating their return to the EU's Horizon research program after a three-year Brexit break, unlocking around £500 million in grants. In 2024, the UK emerged as the top non-EU beneficiary with nearly 3,000 grants, fueling groundbreaking projects in sustainable fuels and medical innovations, and reaffirming the UK's vital role in European science.

1 of 1

Story summary

British scientists are celebrating their return to the EU's Horizon research program after a three-year Brexit break, unlocking around £500 million in grants. In 2024, the UK emerged as the top non-EU beneficiary with nearly 3,000 grants, fueling groundbreaking projects in sustainable fuels and medical innovations, and reaffirming the UK's vital role in European science.