The uk plans to spend € 100bn ( $ 119bn ) on research funding between 2021 and 2027 , much less than the € 160bn scientists and research groups had hoped for . Costing for the Horizon Europe funding programme , which is scheduled to begin next month , does n't include a substantial contribution . Researchers in the uk have been the biggest recipients of the current funding programme and the country could still be recognised as an associated member , like Norway and Switzerland , which pay a nominal fee .
The EU plans to spend €100bn ($119bn) on research funding between 2021 and 2027, much less than the €160bn scientists and policy groups had hoped for. Costing for the Horizon Europe funding programme, which is expected to begin next month, doesn't include a UK contribution. Researchers in the UK have been the biggest recipients of the current funding programme and the country could still be involved as an associated member, like Norway and Switzerland, which pay a subscription fee.