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Advanced Grants 2024

ERC backs cutting-edge research with €721 million in funding

The European Research Council (ERC) today announced the winners of its latest Advanced Grant competition. The funding, worth in total €721 million, will go to 281 leading researchers across Europe. The Advanced Grant competition is one of the most prestigious and…
The European Research Council (ERC) today announced the winners of its latest Advanced Grant competition. The funding, worth in total €721 million, will go to 281 leading researchers across Europe. The Advanced Grant competition is one of the most…
The European Research Council (ERC) today announced the winners of its latest Advanced Grant competition. The funding, worth in total €721 million, will go to 281 leading researchers across Europe. The Advanced Grant competition is one of the most prestigious and…
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Survey announcement: Help evaluate the ERC Executive Agency

The European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) is currently undergoing a routine evaluation assessing its performance in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and coherence.As part of this process, beneficiaries, applicants and experts…
The European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) is currently undergoing a routine evaluation assessing its performance in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and coherence.As…
The European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) is currently undergoing a routine evaluation assessing its performance in terms of efficiency,…
The European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) is currently undergoing a routine evaluation assessing its performance in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and…
The European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) is currently undergoing a routine evaluation assessing its…
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Mini rolling robot takes virtual biopsies

A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers.
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers.
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by…
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers.
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection,…
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Joint statement by the European Research Council and the European Innovation Council

We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and innovation (R I) for Europe’s competitiveness; from the Mario Draghi report and the European Commission Political Guidelines…
We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and innovation (R I) for Europe’s competitiveness; from the…
We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and innovation (R I) for…
We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and innovation (R I) for Europe’s competitiveness;…
We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and…

Harnessing light with ferroelectric crystals: a new path in energy harvesting

A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the field of multifunctional energy harvesting by enhancing the bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE) in ferroelectric crystals. The…
A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the field of multifunctional energy harvesting by enhancing the…
A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the field of multifunctional…
A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the field of multifunctional energy harvesting by…
A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the…
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Advancing sorghum science: drought-resilient crop for Spain's agricultural future

Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to its natural resistance to drought and high temperatures. CRAG researchers have identified the molecular mechanisms…
Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to its natural resistance to drought and high temperatures. …
Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to its natural resistance to…
Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to its natural resistance to drought and high…
Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to…
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Two ERC grantees among 2025 Wolf Prize winners in physics and agriculture

Two ERC grantees are among the recipients of the 2025 Wolf Prizes, one of the world's most prestigious scientific awards.
Two ERC grantees are among the recipients of the 2025 Wolf Prizes, one of the world's most prestigious scientific awards.
Two ERC grantees are among the recipients of the 2025 Wolf Prizes, one of the world's most prestigious scientific awards.
Two ERC grantees are among the recipients of the 2025 Wolf Prizes, one of the world's most prestigious scientific awards.
Two ERC grantees are among the recipients of the 2025 Wolf Prizes, one of the world's most prestigious scientific awards.

Scientists uncover missing link in static electricity mystery

For centuries, static electricity has sparked curiosity and confusion. Now, a new study by researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) reveals that a material’s contact history determines how it exchanges charge—a discovery…
For centuries, static electricity has sparked curiosity and confusion. Now, a new study by researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) reveals that a material…
For centuries, static electricity has sparked curiosity and confusion. Now, a new study by researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology…
For centuries, static electricity has sparked curiosity and confusion. Now, a new study by researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) reveals that…
For centuries, static electricity has sparked curiosity and confusion. Now, a new study by researchers at the Institute of…
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ERC President’s speech to the European Parliament's ITRE Committee

ERC President Professor Maria Leptin' gave a speech as part of an exchange of views with the European Parliament's ITRE Committee, Brussels.
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin' gave a speech as part of an exchange of views with the European Parliament's ITRE Committee, Brussels.
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin' gave a speech as part of an exchange of views with the European Parliament's ITRE Committee, Brussels.
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin' gave a speech as part of an exchange of views with the European Parliament's ITRE Committee, Brussels.
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin' gave a speech as part of an exchange of views with the European Parliament's ITRE…
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