Australia Signs on November 12 in Brussels to Join the EU Horizon Europe Research Programme: It Joins the 52.4 Billion Euro Pillar II and Can Apply Under Transitional Arrangements From January 2027 英文全文： BRUSSELS, Belgium — Reuters reported on November 12 that the European Union and Australia are signing an agreement in Brussels that will allow Australian researchers and organisations to join and lead projects under Horizon Europe, the bloc's flagship research funding programme.
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Reuters reported on November 12 that the European Union and Australia are signing an agreement in Brussels that will allow Australian researchers and organisations to join and lead projects under Horizon Europe, the bloc's flagship research funding programme.
Australia will join Horizon Europe's Pillar II, funded at 52.4 billion euros, which funds collaborative research in areas such as health, climate, energy and digital technologies. The agreement will allow Australian researchers and organisations to join and lead international consortia and access funding on the same terms as their EU counterparts, the EU said in a statement.
Under transitional arrangements, Australian organisations will be able to apply for Horizon Europe projects from January 2027, before the country is expected to formally join the programme in mid-2027.
The deal comes as the EU seeks to deepen ties with partners including Australia and Canada amid trade and other disputes with the United States.
Source: Reuters
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