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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…
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…
Today, six new members of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council, have been appointed by the European…
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…
Today, six new members of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council, have been…
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Consolidator Grants 2025: Examples of projects

The ERC has selected 349 mid-career researchers to receive this year's Consolidator Grants. With funding from the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, these grants will support cutting-edge research at universities and research centres in 25 EU Member…
The ERC has selected 349 mid-career researchers to receive this year's Consolidator Grants. With funding from the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, these grants will support cutting-edge…
The ERC has selected 349 mid-career researchers to receive this year's Consolidator Grants. With funding from the EU’s Horizon Europe programme,…
The ERC has selected 349 mid-career researchers to receive this year's Consolidator Grants. With funding from the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, these grants will support…
The ERC has selected 349 mid-career researchers to receive this year's Consolidator Grants. With funding from the EU’s…
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The ERC selects 349 mid-career researchers for €728 million in Consolidator Grants

The European Research Council (ERC) has selected 349 mid-career researchers to receive this year's Consolidator Grants. With funding from the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, these grants will support cutting-edge research at universities and research…
The European Research Council (ERC) has selected 349 mid-career researchers to receive this year's Consolidator Grants. With funding from the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, these…
The European Research Council (ERC) has selected 349 mid-career researchers to receive this year's Consolidator Grants. With funding from the EU’s…
The European Research Council (ERC) has selected 349 mid-career researchers to receive this year's Consolidator Grants. With funding from the EU’s Horizon Europe programme,…
The European Research Council (ERC) has selected 349 mid-career researchers to receive this year's Consolidator Grants. With…
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ERC President’s speech 'Human Values in the Future of Excellent Research'

Prof. Maria Leptin delivered a speech at the conference on Human Values and Grand Challenges, organised in Copenhagen by Aalborg University as part of Denmark's Presidency of the EU.
Prof. Maria Leptin delivered a speech at the conference on Human Values and Grand Challenges, organised in Copenhagen by Aalborg University as part of Denmark's Presidency of the EU.
Prof. Maria Leptin delivered a speech at the conference on Human Values and Grand Challenges, organised in Copenhagen by Aalborg University as part…
Prof. Maria Leptin delivered a speech at the conference on Human Values and Grand Challenges, organised in Copenhagen by Aalborg University as part of Denmark's Presidency of…
Prof. Maria Leptin delivered a speech at the conference on Human Values and Grand Challenges, organised in Copenhagen by…
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How our social circle shapes body perception

A scientific study led by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and partly funded by the European Research Council (ERC) has determined that the size and composition of our social support networks directly influence how we perceive our body image…
A scientific study led by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and partly funded by the European Research Council (ERC) has determined that the size and composition of our social…
A scientific study led by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and partly funded by the European Research Council (ERC) has determined that the…
A scientific study led by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and partly funded by the European Research Council (ERC) has determined that the size and composition of our…
A scientific study led by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and partly funded by the European Research Council (ERC)…
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ERC President’s speech on academic freedom under threat

ERC President Professor Maria Leptin gave a speech at the Coimbra Group’s 40th anniversary at Bozar, Brussels
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin gave a speech at the Coimbra Group’s 40th anniversary at Bozar, Brussels
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin gave a speech at the Coimbra Group’s 40th anniversary at Bozar, Brussels
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin gave a speech at the Coimbra Group’s 40th anniversary at Bozar, Brussels
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin gave a speech at the Coimbra Group’s 40th anniversary at Bozar, Brussels
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Applications for ERC Synergy Grants 2026: Facts and figures

The ERC Synergy Grants 2026 call closed for applications on 5 November 2025. These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals: The ERC received 957 proposals, the highest number since the launch of the call in 2012. This represents a 34%…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2026 call closed for applications on 5 November 2025. These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals: The ERC received 957 proposals, the highest…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2026 call closed for applications on 5 November 2025. These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals: The ERC…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2026 call closed for applications on 5 November 2025. These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals: The ERC received 957 proposals, the…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2026 call closed for applications on 5 November 2025. These are the preliminary data on the submitted…
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Synergy Grants 2025: Examples of projects

How do you solve science’s toughest puzzles? By joining forces. Sixty-six research teams, bringing together 239 scientists, will receive a total of €684 million in European Research Council Synergy Grants to tackle some of the most challenging…
How do you solve science’s toughest puzzles? By joining forces. Sixty-six research teams, bringing together 239 scientists, will receive a total of €684 million in European Research…
How do you solve science’s toughest puzzles? By joining forces. Sixty-six research teams, bringing together 239 scientists, will receive a total of …
How do you solve science’s toughest puzzles? By joining forces. Sixty-six research teams, bringing together 239 scientists, will receive a total of €684 million in European…
How do you solve science’s toughest puzzles? By joining forces. Sixty-six research teams, bringing together 239 scientists,…
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