Science budget – make your voice heard

In November, the Government will be deciding the budgets of each of its departments as part of its Comprehensive Spending Review, and the science budget will be among those under review.

The UK already spends far less than our competitors on science. We invest only 1.6% of GDP on research and development, far behind competitors such as the USA and Germany, who invest 2.8% and 2.9% respectively.

If the science budget is reduced this will damage our capability to innovate, and will affect our ability to attract private sector investment and world-leading researchers.

If you’re concerned about this, we urge you to write to your MP, to call for George Osborne to protect the science budget in real terms.

If you have time, we would recommend that you personalise your letter. You can read more about government science support here.