Mastodawn

Another update from #UKRI CEO on #UKsciencefunding #UKRI www.ukri.org/news/ukri-ce... No new information and fails to address/explain the severe funding rate cuts taking place at MRC for the round currently under review (Sept2025). That's 2025/26 budget so should *not* be affected by SR.

UKRI CEO updates the research ...

UKRI CEO updates the research community on areas of uncertainty

Following an open letter of 1 February, Sir Ian Chapman responds to feedback and provides an update.

Prof Paula Salgado Feb 5

Finally an official update from #MRC regarding grant application funding and severe cuts to funded research in rounds currently under review: www.ukri.org/blog/mrc-fun... Not that it gives any reassurance or details beyond a comprehensive list of what is suspended. #UKsciencefunding

MRC funding update

MRC funding update

An update on MRC funding during UKRI’s transition, what’s changing, and the next steps for paused opportunities and reopening timelines.

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Prof Paula Salgado Feb 3

I recommend listening to the discussion. Committee chair @[email protected] asking hard questions, challenging the #UKsciencefunding current confusing situation in a clear, well detailed way. Thank you for raising these issues!

Prof Paula Salgado Feb 3

In today's meeting of the @[email protected] Science, Innovation and Technology committee, #UKRI CEO Ian Chapman was asked about the #UKsciencefunding issues revealed over the last week. Here's the video if you want to check the discussion: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Parliamentlive.tv

Parliamentlive.tv

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee