British and EU scientific research cooperation faces severe challenges
June 27, 2022 09:37 Source: "China Social Sciences", June 27, 2022, Issue 2435 Author: Reporter Wang Youran Intern reporter Sha Fangbing

"Horizon Europe" is an important scientific research and innovative funding plan for the EU,Budget reached 95.5 billion euros,The cycle is from 2021 to 2027。The plan is designed to cope with global challenges by promoting scientific research and innovative cooperation between EU member states,Promote the implementation of the UN sustainable development goals,Strengthen the EU's competitiveness and stimulate economic growth。June 8th local time,British Science、Research and Innovation Government Officer George Freman said when visiting the European Union Headquarters,The strong science is getting more important for economic and geopolitical security,I hope that the European scientific research and innovation field will support Britain to participate in "Horizon Europe"。The British "Brexit" reached an agreement with the European Union,will continue to cooperate under the "Horizon Europe" framework。But,Because the British and the European Union Bet365 app download have differences in certain issues,The two sides are still negotiating on how to participate in the "Horizon Europe"。

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Dozens of British researchers received funding from the European Research Commission at the beginning of the year,But the funding has been terminated on June 8。At present, there are two ways to avoid funding to avoid funds,First, Britain officially participated in "Horizon Europe",Second, the receiver of funding to the EU member or the "Horizon Europe" cooperative country is planned to engage in research according to the original plan。,More than 140 British researchers funded by the European Research Commission's small "startup funds" were also informed,If it does not meet the conditions prescribed by the European Union,Their funds will be canceled。

A spokesperson for the EU Commission,According to the law,EU cannot provide scientific research funding for non -EU member states or non -"Horizon Europe" cooperative countries。British researchers applying for funds through "Horizon Europe" need to make a decision to work or abandon funds before June 29,The cancellation of funds cannot be restored。

June 8,Vice President of Cambridge University Stephen J. Tupu said in a speech at Hammeton College of Cambridge,The dispute between the United Kingdom and the European Union Bet365 lotto review in "Horizon Europe" has brought an impact on Cambridge University。"Since the UK was not allowed to participate in 'Horizon Europe',A celestial physicist at Cambridge University had to leave the leadership position of the European European scientific research project。early June,Cambridge University, funded by the EU scientific research funding, has been exhausted,Laboratory is likely to be closed in July。”

Friman shows the position of Britain on the issue of "Horizon Europe",but not formally talks with the European Union。He calls on the European Union to reach an agreement with the United Kingdom,Before the end of this summer,If the British and the European Union's negotiation on "Horizon Europe" has not yet made progress,The UK will consider implementing its own "alternative plan"。"Alternative Plan" will imitate "Horizon Europe",But how to operate is not clear。Most people think,The possibility of negotiation to achieve positive results is getting smaller and smaller。At the same time,The British formulate a similar plan that is independent of "Horizon Europe",It will also be extremely difficult。

early June,The British University Association gave a letter to the European Commission,Britain does not participate in "Horizon Europe" is a huge loss Bet365 lotto review to Britain and the European Union。A spokesperson for the EU Commission,The EU still recognizes that Britain and the European Union can be scientifically、Research and innovative cooperation benefits,But the British "Brexit" does have difficulty in scientific research cooperation。

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From the perspective of James Welston, a professor of scientific research policy at Sheffield University in the UK,The British government may find the source of funds for the "substitute plan",But out of "Horizon Europe" will cause incredible losses to British academic reputation。"Horizon Europe" is an international plan, Successful application for funding provided by the European Union can enhance the academic reputation of scientific researchers and its country。Some scholars think,If you cannot participate in "Horizon Europe",The attractiveness of Britain as a global scientific research talent flow destination will be hit hard。

Tupu reminder,If it cannot break the deadlock between Britain and the European Union,Senior British researchers may choose to work abroad。Britain has always attracted outstanding scientific research talents around the world,Scholars who have a large number of cooperation with the European Union and have a large bet365 Play online games amount of scientific research funding are considering leaving the UK,For the first time in the UK, the real risk of the loss of talents。

Friman mentioned,If the UK cannot participate in "Horizon Europe",There is also the opportunity to and Israel、Japan and other countries to carry out scientific cooperation。but,Israel has joined "Horizon Europe",Japan and South Korea、New Zealand、Canada has also held talks with the European Union on "Horizon Europe"。

"In the past few years,We have been worried that after Britain 'Brexit' will face the weakening of connectivity with the European Union、Loss of scientific researchers decreases、Scientific research funding shrinks and other problems,Now,These concerns are becoming reality。"Tupu emotional。

Many well -known scientists in the United Kingdom and EU countries launched the "Adhere to Science" online signature,Call for the EU and British governments to reach an agreement as soon as possible,so that European scientific research and innovation subjects are open、Cabin -free cooperation。But,The prospect is not optimistic。In the past 50 years,Researchers in other countries in the United Kingdom and EU promote each other,Both parties benefit huge。If the negotiation between the British and the European bet365 live casino games Union is broken,This may become the biggest setbacks encountered in European scientific cooperation。

"Nature" magazine published an editorial on June 21,The prosperity of science and knowledge is inseparable from international exchanges and cooperation,Scientific research and knowledge production should not be affected by political tensions、Differential and conflict hindrance。But the reality may not be the case,The Brexit "Brexit" caused the obstacles of international scientific cooperation. This incident is proof。As the world enters a era full of uncertainty,All scientific researchers should step up efforts to maintain and promote scientific cooperation。No action is "too small",If the scientific community is united,Even if there is no formal agreement,Scientific cooperation can still continue to develop。

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