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Six new members of the ERC Scientific Council and three new Vice Presidents

Today, six new members of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council, have been appointed by the European Commission. The term of one current member has also been renewed. In parallel, three new ERC Vice Presidents have been elected by…
Today, six new members of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council, have been appointed by the European Commission. The term of one current member has also been renewed. In parallel, three new ERC Vice…
Today, six new members of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council, have been appointed by the European Commission. The term of one current member has also been renewed. In parallel, three new ERC Vice Presidents have been elected by…
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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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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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ERC’s new approach to research proposal evaluations

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

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

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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Current position of the ERC Scientific Council on AI

The ERC has supported frontier research into and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) since its inception and sees that recent advances, particularly in Generative AI, will bring profound changes both to society at large and the research process.The…
The ERC has supported frontier research into and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) since its inception and sees that recent advances, particularly in Generative AI, will bring…
The ERC has supported frontier research into and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) since its inception and sees that recent advances, particularly…
The ERC has supported frontier research into and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) since its inception and sees that recent advances, particularly in Generative AI, will…
The ERC has supported frontier research into and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) since its inception and sees that recent…
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Consolidator Grants 2023: Examples of projects

As a new set of ERC Consolidator Grants are awarded, we take a look at what types of research are funded this time. The entire list of projects being extremely varied, we picked out a few to give you a taste of what interesting avenues will be…
As a new set of ERC Consolidator Grants are awarded, we take a look at what types of research are funded this time. The entire list of projects being extremely varied, we picked out a…
As a new set of ERC Consolidator Grants are awarded, we take a look at what types of research are funded this time. The entire list of projects being…
As a new set of ERC Consolidator Grants are awarded, we take a look at what types of research are funded this time. The entire list of projects being extremely varied, we…
As a new set of ERC Consolidator Grants are awarded, we take a look at what types of research are funded this time. The…
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Synergy Grants 2023: Examples of projects

The ERC announced the winners of the Synergy Grants 2023 call on 26 October 2023. Thirty-seven projects have been selected for funding. Here are four examples. 
The ERC announced the winners of the Synergy Grants 2023 call on 26 October 2023. Thirty-seven projects have been selected for funding. Here are four examples. 
The ERC announced the winners of the Synergy Grants 2023 call on 26 October 2023. Thirty-seven projects have been selected for funding. Here are four…
The ERC announced the winners of the Synergy Grants 2023 call on 26 October 2023. Thirty-seven projects have been selected for funding. Here are four examples. 
The ERC announced the winners of the Synergy Grants 2023 call on 26 October 2023. Thirty-seven projects have been selected…
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