Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when her Department plans to decide whether to extend the Horizon Europe guarantee scheme; and whether researchers will be notified in advance of the scheme ending.

The Government established the Horizon guarantee to ensure there is no loss in funding for the UK sector. The guarantee is in place to cover all Horizon Europe calls that close on or before the end of June 2023. Eligible, successful applicants to Horizon Europe will receive the full value of their funding at their UK host institution for the lifetime of their grants.

The Government continues to monitor the situation closely and may consider whether it is appropriate to change the scope of the guarantee, in which case it will provide updated guidance.