Small miracle in science funding
“A small miracle” – this is how Professor Klaus Bock, a long serving Vice-President of the ERC, describes the ERC's progress during its short existence. We asked the organic chemist to explain the six most decisive factors in its success.
ERCcOMICS moves to the front page
In some western countries, graphic storytelling was in the past delegated to the comic strips covering overlooked back pages of the newspaper. In recent years it has become increasingly recognised as an important visual art form with the ability to…
Female Spanish scientists bridge the communication gap
Meet fifteen women. Fifteen ERC grantees ready to tell their story in simple words. Based in Spain, they all share a passion for science and one common challenge: taking basic science out of the lab and bringing it closer to citizens, via schools,…
Can European research form a community on its own terms ?
Martin Stokhof, ERC Vice-President and Scientific Council member, explores the idea that some of the ERC's added value is the contribution it can make to the creation of a European identity.
It's not all about the money
Nektarios Tavernarakis, current ERC Scientific Council member, and past winner of ERC Advanced and Proof of Concept grants, gives a Greek perspective on the influence of the ERC.
Standing up for Science
Go beyond your lab, take part in the debate, share the passion for scientific pursuit.by Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, President of the European Research Council
Applying for ERC funding – myths vs reality
Researchers sometimes have certain incorrect ideas about the ERC grant application process – "myths" that discourage them from applying for funding. In this article, Giulio Superti-Furga responds to some common misperceptions he has encountered over…
When research leaves the ivory tower
The 2018 edition of the European Researchers’ Night takes place on Friday, 28 September. The "NIGHT"- a collection of science festivals - is open to the general public and takes place in multiple locations across Europe and beyond.
An imperative to communicate
As part of a series on "Science Communication", Dame Athene Donald, member of the ERC's Scientific Council, gives her views on the joys of finding your voice and the political impact of doing so.
