Call for next PM to back research and innovation

Health economics Innovation policy Research funding

July 2022

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Call for the next Prime Minister to back research and innovation

At a glance

This joint statement calls on the next Prime Minister to strengthen the UK’s global position in research and innovation through sustained investment, international collaboration, talent attraction and long-term policy support.

Published: July 2022

Call for the next Prime Minister to back research and innovation July 2022 (PDF, 306.69 KB)

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