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From babies' brains to bacterial warfare: ERC invests €650 million in ground-breaking research

On this occasion, Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, said: "The ERC's Advanced Grant scheme has supported outstanding and established research leaders since 2007. It provides a great example of how EU funding…
On this occasion, Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, said: "The ERC's Advanced Grant scheme has supported outstanding and established research…
On this occasion, Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, said: "The ERC's Advanced Grant scheme has supported…
On this occasion, Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, said: "The ERC's Advanced Grant scheme has supported outstanding and established…
On this occasion, Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, said: "The ERC's Advanced Grant…
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From blue-sky research to market: New independent review praises ERC innovation initiative

On the whole, ERC-funded projects prompt innovation, but the study found that those backed by Proof of Concept grants are even more effective in this respect. A survey compared the performance of Proof of Concept grantees to a control group of ERC…
On the whole, ERC-funded projects prompt innovation, but the study found that those backed by Proof of Concept grants are even more effective in this respect. A survey compared the…
On the whole, ERC-funded projects prompt innovation, but the study found that those backed by Proof of Concept grants are even more effective in this…
On the whole, ERC-funded projects prompt innovation, but the study found that those backed by Proof of Concept grants are even more effective in this respect. A survey…
On the whole, ERC-funded projects prompt innovation, but the study found that those backed by Proof of Concept grants are…
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160 ERC grantees backed to bring frontier research to market

The recipients of these grants will, for example, develop new antibiotics that target drug-resistant bacteria, produce graphene sheets to protect works of art and produce thermal-regulating paints that could reduce energy consumption of buildings…
The recipients of these grants will, for example, develop new antibiotics that target drug-resistant bacteria, produce graphene sheets to protect works of art and produce thermal…
The recipients of these grants will, for example, develop new antibiotics that target drug-resistant bacteria, produce graphene sheets to protect…
The recipients of these grants will, for example, develop new antibiotics that target drug-resistant bacteria, produce graphene sheets to protect works of art and produce…
The recipients of these grants will, for example, develop new antibiotics that target drug-resistant bacteria, produce…
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European science on the map at Davos summit

The ERC takes part in the forum for the sixth time, to continue to shine a light on the pivotal role of European frontier research in innovation, in the economy and in the European competitiveness. ERC grantees will contribute with their insights…
The ERC takes part in the forum for the sixth time, to continue to shine a light on the pivotal role of European frontier research in innovation, in the economy and in the European…
The ERC takes part in the forum for the sixth time, to continue to shine a light on the pivotal role of European frontier research in innovation, in…
The ERC takes part in the forum for the sixth time, to continue to shine a light on the pivotal role of European frontier research in innovation, in the economy and in the…
The ERC takes part in the forum for the sixth time, to continue to shine a light on the pivotal role of European frontier…
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Renewal of mandate for three ERC Scientific Council members

Nils Stenseth is research professor in ecology and evolution and chair of the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES) at the University of Oslo.Biography of Prof Nils StensethMartin Stokhof is professor of philosophy of language at…
Nils Stenseth is research professor in ecology and evolution and chair of the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES) at the University of Oslo.Biography of Prof Nils…
Nils Stenseth is research professor in ecology and evolution and chair of the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES) at the…
Nils Stenseth is research professor in ecology and evolution and chair of the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES) at the University of Oslo.Biography of…
Nils Stenseth is research professor in ecology and evolution and chair of the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary…
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ERC Consolidator Grants: €630 million from the EU to 329 top researchers

The ERC has announced today the awarding of the Consolidator Grants that go to 329 top researchers across Europe. The funding, part of the EU's Horizon 2020 programme, is worth in total €630 million and will give them a chance to have far-reaching…
The ERC has announced today the awarding of the Consolidator Grants that go to 329 top researchers across Europe. The funding, part of the EU's Horizon 2020 programme, is worth in…
The ERC has announced today the awarding of the Consolidator Grants that go to 329 top researchers across Europe. The funding, part of the EU's…
The ERC has announced today the awarding of the Consolidator Grants that go to 329 top researchers across Europe. The funding, part of the EU's Horizon 2020 programme, is…
The ERC has announced today the awarding of the Consolidator Grants that go to 329 top researchers across Europe. The…
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In memoriam of Fotis Kafatos - ERC Scientific Council statement

Fotis Kafatos (16 April 1940 - 18 November 2017)It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing away of Professor Fotis Kafatos, founding President of the European Research Council (ERC). He was a world-class biologist and a remarkable…
Fotis Kafatos (16 April 1940 - 18 November 2017)It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing away of Professor Fotis Kafatos, founding President of the European Research…
Fotis Kafatos (16 April 1940 - 18 November 2017)It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing away of Professor Fotis Kafatos, founding…
Fotis Kafatos (16 April 1940 - 18 November 2017)It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing away of Professor Fotis Kafatos, founding President of the…
Fotis Kafatos (16 April 1940 - 18 November 2017)It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing away of…
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Jean-Pierre Bourguignon re-appointed as ERC President

Today the European Commission announced that it has re-appointed Professor Jean-Pierre Bourguignon as President of the European Research Council (ERC). After nearly four years in this role, his mandate will be extended for two years until the end of…
Today the European Commission announced that it has re-appointed Professor Jean-Pierre Bourguignon as President of the European Research Council (ERC). After nearly four years in this…
Today the European Commission announced that it has re-appointed Professor Jean-Pierre Bourguignon as President of the European Research Council (ERC…
Today the European Commission announced that it has re-appointed Professor Jean-Pierre Bourguignon as President of the European Research Council (ERC). After nearly four…
Today the European Commission announced that it has re-appointed Professor Jean-Pierre Bourguignon as President of the…
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