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Commit to close the funding gap in UK science research left by leaving the EU
Closed
119 signatures
What the petition asks
The UK is a key player in international scientific research, accounting for nearly 16 percent of the most cited articles. The EU funded up to 17 percent of HEI grants, this deficit must now be met. Intellectual property is a vital british export, investment is of crucial importance to our economy.
Extra detail about how the EU helped UK science and they key issues that must be addressed:
http://scientistsforeu.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/SfEU_factsheet_12-2-2016.pdf
http://scientistsforeu.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/SfEU_factsheet_12-2-2016.pdf
Timeline
| 5 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
119
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Jul 2016
Closed
5 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.