UCL top performing university in Horizon 2020

UCL is the best performing university in the first year of the EU funding scheme Horizon 2020, securing a total of ¤73.2 million over 55 projects, according to an analysis by Research Professional . Horizon 2020 is the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme ever, with ¤79 billion of funding available over seven years (2014 to 2020). UCL's success rates are four times the EU average and the university's position is up five places from the 7th Framework Programme, Horizon 2020's predecessor. UCL strategically targeted itself to be at the forefront of Horizon 2020 participation and the UCL European Research & Innovation Office (ERIO) facilitated UCL's achievement of this position. Michael Browne, Head of European Research & Innovation at UCL, said: "Horizon 2020 focusses on innovation and impact - which aligns perfectly with our broader strategic goals as well as our recent results in the Research Excellence Framework (REF). Engagement in EU funded research spans all faculties, demonstrating excellence and breadth across our research base. "We launched a unique proposal writing service to underpin our strategic aims which has been a key ingredient of success in this scheme.
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