ERC publications

A new report published by the ERC highlights findings from an analysis of 1,048 ERC-funded projects. The supported research encompasses a wide range of activities, including the development of AI technology and systems, their application in various domains, and research into their societal impacts.

Since its establishment nearly twenty years ago, the European Research Council (ERC) has supported diverse scientific research. Has it effectively fostered excellence and established itself in European research? Since 2015, annual evaluations assess the impact of ERC-funded projects under FP7 (2007-2013), providing insights into scientific progress and future research trajectories.

This report highlights how ERC funded researchers are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their scientific processes, and how they see its potential impact by 2030. It summarises the findings of a foresight survey conducted among ERC grantees, which focused on their present use of AI and their views on future developments by 2030, potential opportunities and risks, and future impact of generative AI in science.

In 2022, the ERC continued to support precursor daring ideas, projects, and researchers, regardless of their origin. Its focus on excellence and independence is enabling Europe to identify and invest in the best research that leads to scientific breakthroughs linking creativity with the world’s most pressing challenges that required knowledge-based approaches.

From Master degree to advanced stages of career, the European Union funds outstanding students and researchers from all over the world to develop their potential in Europe. Discover the opportunities available under the EU programmes Erasmus+, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and the European Research Council and how to apply.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the projects relevant for the selected areas of EU4Health. The projects were funded under the Starting Grant (StG), Consolidator Grant (CoG), Advanced Grant (AdG) and Synergy Grant (SyG) schemes launched in the H2020 Framework Programme (2014–2020)

This fact sheet provides an overview of the projects relevant for the selected areas of the Europe fit for the digital age. The projects were funded under the Starting Grant (StG), Consolidator Grant (CoG), Advanced Grant (AdG) and Synergy Grant (SyG) schemes launched in the H2020 Framework Programme (2014–2020)

This fact sheet provides an overview of the projects relevant for the selected areas of the European Green Deal. The projects were funded under the Starting Grant (StG), Consolidator Grant (CoG), Advanced Grant (AdG) and Synergy Grant (SyG) schemes launched in the H2020 Framework Programme (2014–2020)

With the intention to map the breadth and diversity of the research it supports, the ERC analysed the content of the projects funded under the Horizon 2020 (H2020) framework programme (2014-2020) through an in-house developed, nonhierarchical classification system of almost 900 terms. This classification system allows the ERC to capture the scientific essence of funded projects, to highlight interdisciplinary areas and synergies, and to pinpoint the valuable contribution of ERC frontier research to help tackle global challenges.

This annual report highlights activities and achievements of the ERC in 2021, and some of the wonderful results of the science it funds and the successes of the researchers.