We worked with EU institutions, the UK government, the research sector and others to achieve a Brexit settlement that allows research to thrive in the UK and Europe.
Knowledge and understanding don’t stop at borders. Nations will always achieve more together than separately, whatever the legal agreements that exist between them.
We advocated for a Brexit settlement that included UK access to EU research funding, reciprocal immigration arrangements for researchers, and continued cooperation on life sciences regulation.
Read our analysis of the post-Brexit trade deal [PDF 126KB] and how it delivers for the UK-EU research sector.
In a letter to the leaders of UK political parties, we outline three areas that the government must consider to sustain scientific excellence in the UK.
Catch up with news about our UK and EU policy work.
If you have any questions, contact Martin Smith