Wellcome Trust responds to government decision to maintain science spending
27 June 2013
Dr Ted Bianco, Acting Director of the Wellcome Trust, said: "In a difficult Spending Round, at a time of great economic challenge, we congratulate the Chancellor on maintaining investment in science and research. We are particularly pleased to see long-term commitment to provide more stable capital funding for science and we welcome the recognition of the importance of the Charity Research Support Fund.
"As the Chancellor commented in his speech, the UK delivers globally competitive medical research and education exceptionally well. It is excellent news that medical research and training will remain as part of the Department of Business Innovation and Skills."
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Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to achieving extraordinary improvements in human and animal health. It supports the brightest minds in biomedical research and the medical humanities. The Trust's breadth of support includes public engagement, education and the application of research to improve health. It is independent of both political and commercial interests.
