The European Commission announced on Tuesday 10 May that it has modified the work programme of the Horizon Europe framework programme, for the period 2021-2022, mainly to increase the budget of the five EU missions by almost €562 million, but also to support Ukrainian researchers.
As part of this budget extension, €507.1 million will be distributed among the five EU missions (see EUROPE 12801/3), according to a European Commission press release. In 2022, the level of investment will reach: - €129.6 million in the field of combatting cancer; - €126.2 million for adaptation to climate change; - €117.9 million for the protection of the oceans; - €95 million for greener cities; - €6.25 million for healthy soil and food.
MSCA4Ukraine. Additionally, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Commission has allocated an envelope of €25 million under the ‘Marie Skłodowska-Curie’ actions to help displaced Ukrainian researchers continue their work in EU universities or non-academic organisations (see EUROPE 12926/11).
This assistance will also enable them to re-establish themselves in Ukraine when the conditions are right.
The Commission underlines that scientific entities from Russia, Belarus or areas of Ukraine not controlled by the legitimate Ukrainian government will not be eligible for funding under the Horizon Europe programme, except in specific circumstances and on a case-by-case basis.
Finally, increased support will be given to innovative ecosystems through initiatives targeting women’s start-ups (WomenTechEU), the cultural sector and democracy building.
More information on the revised Horizon Europe work programme for 2021-2022: https://aeur.eu/f/1KF (Original version in French by Mathieu Bion)