Evaluation of UK involvement with the Research Framework Programme and other European research and innovation programmes

This document describes an evaluation of the UK's engagement with EU research and innovation programs, notably FP7 and Horizon 2020. The UK has been a prominent participant, ranking second in FP7 participation and funding, and has demonstrated strong scientific output and human capital in its research system. The evaluation, which utilized literature reviews, database analysis, surveys, interviews, and case studies, found that the UK's participation generally met or exceeded expectations, enhancing research collaboration, employment, and policy development. However, it also identified less frequent commercial outcomes and dissatisfaction with administrative processes. The UK's performance varied across different research areas and programs, with strengths in Health and Humanities and lower involvement in Energy and Biotech. Despite challenges, the UK's strategic engagement with these programs has been beneficial, though improvements in support services like National Contact Points are suggested. The evaluation was conducted before the Brexit referendum, with the UK government showing interest in maintaining European research collaborations. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Other
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: March 2017

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes