Aurelija Povilaikė

Aurelija Povilaikė  is the National Contact Point (NCP) for the European Research Council (ERC) in Lithuania and leads the national NCP team, supporting researchers in accessing Horizon Europe funding. With extensive experience in research and innovation policy, 
Aurelija previously worked as a research manager in the UK, providing strategic guidance on international funding and research impact. Now, Aurelija and her team plays a key role in strengthening Lithuania’s participation in European research programs, fostering excellence in frontier research, and promoting international collaboration.