Serrapilheira: from science to funding in Brazil
In 2014, a wealthy Brazilian film director and his wife started a tour of research institutions throughout the world. Their goal was simple: to bring what they had learnt back to Brazil and create something that would encourage local scientists to…
Growing up I didn't even know that mathematicians existed!
Alessio Figalli, recent winner of a Fields Medal for mathematics, discusses his career, research topics and the support of the ERC.
To communicate or not to communicate… is that the question?
10..9… 8…7… Sylvestre Lacour and his team members watch the screen nervously. They smile, but you can feel the tension in the room …6…5…4…It's still night outside and the air is frozen at the Paris Observatory. In the silent room, a female voice…
Can communication improve your science?
ERC grantee Johan Rockstrom believes communication is key to research success. In 2009 he won the "Swede of the year" award for science communication. Here he shares some tips and tricks.
A word from the President
In today's world troubled by misinformation and "fake news", I see it as more important than ever to engage with the public when it comes to research, showing how it functions and its value, as well as its role in society and the benefits that can…
What's on the Horizon for the ERC?
Horizon Europe, an ambitious 100 billion EUR research and innovation programme for 2021 to 2027 was recently proposed by the European Commission. To see what this will mean for the ERC, we interviewed Carlos Moedas, the Commissioner for Research,…
A beautiful thing for European science
With the recent changing of the guard at the European Commission's Research and Innovation arm we interviewed former Director General Robert-Jan Smits who cast a reflective eye over his years working with the ERC.As Director of the Commission team…
Being open to science and society
Interview with Klement Tockner, President of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), on the new Austrian Presidency of the EU, attracting scientific talent and funding basic research.Austria holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from…
Research reflections in Russia
The annual meeting of the Global Research Council provides a forum for the leaders of the largest research funding organisations in the world. Representatives of research foundations discuss global science promotion, share their experiences with…
