Summary:
This funding scheme provides a backstop solution for UK-based organizations affected by the UK’s withdrawal from Euratom. It ensures continued participation in successful applications to the EURATOM Research & Training (R&T) Programme fission research call and EURAD 2 under the Horizon Europe Guarantee.
Sponsor:
- UK Government
Eligibility:
- Open to UK-based organizations who are partners on successful applications to:
- EURATOM R&T Programme fission research call
- EURAD 2
Benefits:
- Guarantees funding equivalent to the contribution expected from Euratom for eligible projects.
- Allows UK organizations to maintain their role in ongoing research collaborations focused on nuclear fission technologies.
- Promotes continued progress in areas like safety, waste management, and development of advanced reactors.
Deadline:
- Applications open: December 15, 2023
- Applications close: November 22, 2025 (ongoing scheme)