Farewell from Jean-Pierre Bourguignon
As the year draws to a close (and my mandate too for that matter), the time has come for me to look back at my past six momentous years at the helm of the ERC. I feel I have much to look back on and be grateful for – it has been a truly exhilarating…
Rewriting is rewarding - tips from repeat applicants
ERC funding is open to researchers from anywhere in the world, and grants are also highly competitive, with an overall success rate of 12%. If you are considering submitting a proposal for a grant but are not sure if you have what it takes and…
From rebellious teenagers to ERC Scientific Council VP
Interview with Sir Peter Ratcliffe - 2019 Nobel Laureate: Paving the way for new cancer treatments
Just days before Sir Peter Radcliffe will receive the Nobel Prize in Stockholm, the European Research Council (ERC) will host him as a speaker in the event “A Sustainable Future for Europe – The Contribution of Frontier Research” in Brussels. This…
ERC Scientific Council member Michel Wieviorka departs
Departing ERC Scientific Council Member, sociologist Michel Wieviorka discusses research into terrorism, why researchers should engage with societal debates, and representing the social sciences in a multidisciplinary environment.
Application advice from authors of successful grant proposals
Researchers who have won ERC grants and support teams at institutions who help prepare proposals share their advice.
Scicomm with museums – make it work for you
High-level researchers are occasionally called away from their labs and scientific publishing to talk to the general public about their work. But how can these events be organised so that everyone involved feels the benefits? One way to smooth this…
Keeping the internet and children safe – Awards for ERC funded researchers
The winners of the first Horizon Impact Award, announced at last week's R I Days, included two ERC funded scientists. Their teams were awarded prizes of €10,000 for making societal or economic impact across Europe and beyond.
Brussels to Bucharest - The ERC goes to Romania
On 11 June, an ERC delegation hit the road. Direction: Bucharest, Romania. Their final destination was the University of Bucharest, where Romanian scientists, funding bodies and representatives from several of the country’s institutions met to learn…