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  • StG 2024 examples

    Starting Grants 2024: Examples of projects

    The 2024 Starting Grants will help 494 researchers from 24 countries to set up their own teams and conduct research on the topics of their choice. To illustrate the variety of supported research, we selected five examples of projects proposed by…
    The 2024 Starting Grants will help 494 researchers from 24 countries to set up their own teams and conduct research on the topics of their choice. To illustrate the variety of…
    The 2024 Starting Grants will help 494 researchers from 24 countries to set up their own teams and conduct research on the topics of their choice. To…
    The 2024 Starting Grants will help 494 researchers from 24 countries to set up their own teams and conduct research on the topics of their choice. To illustrate the variety…
    The 2024 Starting Grants will help 494 researchers from 24 countries to set up their own teams and conduct research on the…
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  • EU-CH

    ERC grants – Eligibility of Swiss host institutions

    Three of the ERC’s upcoming grant competitions to be launched in 2024 will be open to researchers based in Swiss entities. The European Commission’s decision on eligibility for ERC calls has been taken in the context of the ongoing negotiations…
    Three of the ERC’s upcoming grant competitions to be launched in 2024 will be open to researchers based in Swiss entities. The European Commission’s decision on eligibility for ERC…
    Three of the ERC’s upcoming grant competitions to be launched in 2024 will be open to researchers based in Swiss entities. The European Commission’s…
    Three of the ERC’s upcoming grant competitions to be launched in 2024 will be open to researchers based in Swiss entities. The European Commission’s decision on eligibility…
    Three of the ERC’s upcoming grant competitions to be launched in 2024 will be open to researchers based in Swiss entities…
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  • Opportunities for Canadian researchers to join ERC teams

    Opportunities for Canadian researchers to join ERC teams

    Researchers from Canada will continue to be able to join the teams of European Research Council (ERC) grantees under a new agreement. 
    Researchers from Canada will continue to be able to join the teams of European Research Council (ERC) grantees under a new agreement. 
    Researchers from Canada will continue to be able to join the teams of European Research Council (ERC) grantees under a new agreement. 
    Researchers from Canada will continue to be able to join the teams of European Research Council (ERC) grantees under a new agreement. 
    Researchers from Canada will continue to be able to join the teams of European Research Council (ERC) grantees under a new…
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  • Journalist

    Thirty-three science journalists apply for ERC-funded residency programme

    The first call for applications for the FRONTIERS journalist residencies closed on 5 March 2024 and attracted 33 submissions.
    The first call for applications for the FRONTIERS journalist residencies closed on 5 March 2024 and attracted 33 submissions.
    The first call for applications for the FRONTIERS journalist residencies closed on 5 March 2024 and attracted 33 submissions.
    The first call for applications for the FRONTIERS journalist residencies closed on 5 March 2024 and attracted 33 submissions.
    The first call for applications for the FRONTIERS journalist residencies closed on 5 March 2024 and attracted 33 submissions…
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  • Upcoming report assesses the impact of the ERC’s first years of research

    Upcoming report assesses the impact of the ERC’s first years of research

    Since 2015, the ERC has annually reviewed the outcomes of its funded projects. These evaluations, conducted by independent experts and external peer-reviewers, shed light on the extent to which ERC grantees have contributed to scientific progress…
    Since 2015, the ERC has annually reviewed the outcomes of its funded projects. These evaluations, conducted by independent experts and external peer-reviewers, shed light on the extent…
    Since 2015, the ERC has annually reviewed the outcomes of its funded projects. These evaluations, conducted by independent experts and external peer…
    Since 2015, the ERC has annually reviewed the outcomes of its funded projects. These evaluations, conducted by independent experts and external peer-reviewers, shed light on…
    Since 2015, the ERC has annually reviewed the outcomes of its funded projects. These evaluations, conducted by independent…
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  • EU-CH

    ERC grants – launch of negotiations between the EU and Switzerland

    President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched negotiations on 18 March.This follows the adoption of the Swiss and EU negotiating mandates on 8 and 12 March 2024 respectively. The two mandates authorise…
    President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched negotiations on 18 March.This follows the adoption of the Swiss and EU negotiating…
    President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched negotiations on 18 March.This follows the adoption of…
    President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched negotiations on 18 March.This follows the adoption of the Swiss and EU…
    President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched negotiations on 18 March.This…
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  • Report Democracy

    Frontier research illuminates path forward for democracy

    Over two hundred projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) since 2014 have addressed complex challenges in democratic systems world-wide, as revealed in a report published today by the ERC.
    Over two hundred projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) since 2014 have addressed complex challenges in democratic systems world-wide, as revealed in a report published…
    Over two hundred projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) since 2014 have addressed complex challenges in democratic systems world-wide…
    Over two hundred projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) since 2014 have addressed complex challenges in democratic systems world-wide, as revealed in a report…
    Over two hundred projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) since 2014 have addressed complex challenges in…
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  • Change direction

    Evaluation of research proposals: The why and what of the ERC's recent changes

    ERC President Maria Leptin explains the background and rationale to the recent changes in the evaluation process of ERC grant proposals.
    ERC President Maria Leptin explains the background and rationale to the recent changes in the evaluation process of ERC grant proposals.
    ERC President Maria Leptin explains the background and rationale to the recent changes in the evaluation process of ERC grant proposals.
    ERC President Maria Leptin explains the background and rationale to the recent changes in the evaluation process of ERC grant proposals.
    ERC President Maria Leptin explains the background and rationale to the recent changes in the evaluation process of ERC…
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  • Proof of Concept Grants 2023: Examples of projects

    Proof of Concept Grants 2023: Examples of projects

    The 2023 Proof of Concept Grants will enable researchers from all scientific disciplines to carry out innovative research projects and bridge the gap from basic science to applied science. The funding will help 240 researchers from 20 different…
    The 2023 Proof of Concept Grants will enable researchers from all scientific disciplines to carry out innovative research projects and bridge the gap from basic science to applied…
    The 2023 Proof of Concept Grants will enable researchers from all scientific disciplines to carry out innovative research projects and bridge the gap…
    The 2023 Proof of Concept Grants will enable researchers from all scientific disciplines to carry out innovative research projects and bridge the gap from basic science to…
    The 2023 Proof of Concept Grants will enable researchers from all scientific disciplines to carry out innovative research…
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  • Facts over fiction: Why we must protect evidence-based knowledge if we value democracy

    Facts over fiction: Why we must protect evidence-based knowledge if we value democracy

    Op-Ed by Ben Feringa and Sir Paul Nurse
    Op-Ed by Ben Feringa and Sir Paul Nurse
    Op-Ed by Ben Feringa and Sir Paul Nurse
    Op-Ed by Ben Feringa and Sir Paul Nurse
    Op-Ed by Ben Feringa and Sir Paul Nurse
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