Commission invites nominations for the next President of the European Research Council

5 November 2026
The European Commission has launched the search for the next President of the European Research Council (ERC), inviting nominations for a scientific leader to champion frontier research and represent European science on the world stage.
Nominations for the next President of the European Research Council
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Research organisations across the EU are invited to nominate candidates by 23 November 2026. The new President will take office on 1 October 2027, succeeding Professor Maria Leptin for a mandate of four years, renewable once.

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