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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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ERC Starting Grants: €605 million to 406 top researchers across Europe

The new grantees will work on a wide range of topics; from health research on chronic infections or asthma, to disaster management, network security, and climate change. The funded research covers all disciplines: physical sciences and engineering,…
The new grantees will work on a wide range of topics; from health research on chronic infections or asthma, to disaster management, network security, and climate change. The funded…
The new grantees will work on a wide range of topics; from health research on chronic infections or asthma, to disaster management, network security,…
The new grantees will work on a wide range of topics; from health research on chronic infections or asthma, to disaster management, network security, and climate change. The…
The new grantees will work on a wide range of topics; from health research on chronic infections or asthma, to disaster…
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Proof of Concept: ERC awards 51 grants for innovation

The selected projects cover a variety of topics. For example, Prof Philip Howard and his team at the University of Oxford will create an online tool to assess suspicious social media accounts and counter fake news. Other grantees also aim to bring…
The selected projects cover a variety of topics. For example, Prof Philip Howard and his team at the University of Oxford will create an online tool to assess suspicious social media…
The selected projects cover a variety of topics. For example, Prof Philip Howard and his team at the University of Oxford will create an online tool…
The selected projects cover a variety of topics. For example, Prof Philip Howard and his team at the University of Oxford will create an online tool to assess suspicious…
The selected projects cover a variety of topics. For example, Prof Philip Howard and his team at the University of Oxford…
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ERC Advanced Grants: €540 million from EU to 231 senior researchers

On this occasion, Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, said:"The ERC grants, funded by the EU programme Horizon 2020, give freedom to scientists to follow their best ideas and make a real difference in science…
On this occasion, Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, said:"The ERC grants, funded by the EU programme Horizon 2020, give freedom to scientists…
On this occasion, Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, said:"The ERC grants, funded by the EU programme Horizon…
On this occasion, Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, said:"The ERC grants, funded by the EU programme Horizon 2020, give freedom to…
On this occasion, Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, said:"The ERC grants, funded by…
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