Visions of a synchronised continent

Former UK Science Minister William Waldegrave believes EU research funding is influenced by scientific, industrial and political factors, but feels pan-European research and development projects are beneficial and should be supported. University of Glasgow Principal Sir Graeme Davies believes the EU is increasingly offering financial support to UK research projects, but an increased number of pan-European collaborative projects could encourage further support. European Science Foundation Head of Strategy Tony Mayer believes a single European Grant Agency should be established to fund European research.