Consolidator Grants: ERC awards €678m in grants to back excellent research across Europe
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its 2024 Consolidator Grants to 328 researchers across Europe. These grants, totalling €678 million, aim to support outstanding scientists and scholars as they establish their independent research teams and develop their most…
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its 2024 Consolidator Grants to 328 researchers across Europe. These grants, totalling €678 million,…
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its 2024 Consolidator Grants to 328 researchers across Europe. These grants, totalling €678 million, aim to support outstanding scientists and scholars as they establish their independent research teams and develop their most…
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How ERC frontier research supports ‘transformative change’
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address the critical global challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, and widening social…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address the critical global challenges of…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address the critical global…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653…
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Consolidator Grants 2024: Examples of projects
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the broad geographical reach, with locations including Czechia, Germany, Latvia, Spain, and Sweden.
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the broad geographical reach, with locations including Czechia,…
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the broad geographical reach,…
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the broad geographical reach, with locations including…
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the…
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New guide on trusted repositories: Promoting open science and meeting grant requirements
A new study provides a list of trusted repositories across different fields of research, with an assessment of their readiness to facilitate compliance with the Horizon Europe requirements.
A new study provides a list of trusted repositories across different fields of research, with an assessment of their readiness to facilitate compliance with the Horizon Europe…
A new study provides a list of trusted repositories across different fields of research, with an assessment of their readiness to facilitate…
A new study provides a list of trusted repositories across different fields of research, with an assessment of their readiness to facilitate compliance with the Horizon…
A new study provides a list of trusted repositories across different fields of research, with an assessment of their…
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New approach in amphibian biology: harmless viruses help to study the nervous system of frogs
Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles. They are crucial for understanding the brain and spinal cord of tetrapods-animals with four limbs, including humans. A group of…
Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles. They are crucial for understanding the brain and spinal cord of…
Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles. They are crucial for…
Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles. They are crucial for understanding the brain and spinal…
Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles. They…
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Report: ERC-funded researchers lead rapid use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technology across diverse scientific fields.
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technology across diverse scientific fields.
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technology across diverse…
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technology across diverse scientific fields.
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing…
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ERC Proof of Concept Grants: Eligibility of researchers at Swiss host institutions
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who have an ERC main grant that is ongoing or that ended after 1 January 2024.The European Commission’s decision on eligibility…
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who have an ERC main grant that is ongoing or that ended after…
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who have an ERC main grant…
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who have an ERC main grant that is ongoing or that…
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who…
Supporting Excellence: The Role of Frontier Research in a Dynamic Europe
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts in Nicosia, Cyprus
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts in Nicosia, Cyprus
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts in Nicosia, Cyprus
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts in Nicosia, Cyprus
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters,…
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Applications for ERC Synergy Grants 2025: Facts and Figures
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 712 proposals, marking a 30% increase compared to last year's call when 548 applications were…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 712 proposals, marking a 30%…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 712 proposals, marking…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted…
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ERC Synergy Grants for 57 teams tackling major scientific challenges
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The ERC Synergy Grants foster collaboration between outstanding researchers, enabling…
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The ERC Synergy Grants…
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of…
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The ERC…
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems,…
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Synergy Grants 2024: Examples of projects
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most complex scientific problems. The projects cover a wide range of disciplines and will be based at 184 universities and research…
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most complex scientific problems. The projects cover a wide range of…
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most complex scientific problems…
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most complex scientific problems. The projects cover a wide…
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most…
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