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Increased ERC funding for top global researchers moving to Europe now confirmed

Increased ERC funding for top global researchers moving to Europe now confirmed

The European Research Council (ERC) decision to increase its support for leading researchers moving to Europe has today been formally adopted. On top of its standard grants, the ERC offers additional 'start-up' funding to help new grantees establish their laboratories or…
The European Research Council (ERC) decision to increase its support for leading researchers moving to Europe has today been formally adopted. On top of its standard grants, the ERC offers additional 'start-up' funding to help new grantees establish…
The European Research Council (ERC) decision to increase its support for leading researchers moving to Europe has today been formally adopted. On top of its standard grants, the ERC offers additional 'start-up' funding to help new grantees establish their laboratories or…
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Renowned Hungarian mathematician to join ERC Scientific Council

Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. Mathematician András Stipsicz will assume his duties on 1 April 2025. Professor Stipsicz is Director of…
Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. Mathematician András Stipsicz will…
Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council…
Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. Mathematician András Stipsicz…
Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the…
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Brazilian researchers to gain new opportunities with ERC-funded teams in Europe

Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European Commission and the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) concluded an official agreement in…
Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European Commission and the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and…
Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European Commission and the Brazilian…
Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European Commission and the Brazilian National Council for…
Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European…
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How ERC frontier research supports ‘transformative change’

The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address the critical global challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, and widening social…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address the critical global challenges of…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address the critical global…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653…
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Consolidator Grants 2024: Examples of projects

Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the broad geographical reach, with locations including Czechia, Germany, Latvia, Spain, and Sweden.
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the broad geographical reach, with locations including Czechia,…
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the broad geographical reach,…
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the broad geographical reach, with locations including…
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the…
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Consolidator Grants: ERC awards €678m in grants to back excellent research across Europe

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its 2024 Consolidator Grants to 328 researchers across Europe. These grants, totalling €678 million, aim to support outstanding scientists and scholars as they establish their independent research…
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its 2024 Consolidator Grants to 328 researchers across Europe. These grants, totalling €678 million, aim to support outstanding…
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its 2024 Consolidator Grants to 328 researchers across Europe. These grants, totalling €678 million,…
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its 2024 Consolidator Grants to 328 researchers across Europe. These grants, totalling €678 million, aim to support…
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its 2024 Consolidator Grants to 328 researchers across Europe. These grants,…
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New guide on trusted repositories: Promoting open science and meeting grant requirements

A new study provides a list of trusted repositories across different fields of research, with an assessment of their readiness to facilitate compliance with the Horizon Europe requirements.
A new study provides a list of trusted repositories across different fields of research, with an assessment of their readiness to facilitate compliance with the Horizon Europe…
A new study provides a list of trusted repositories across different fields of research, with an assessment of their readiness to facilitate…
A new study provides a list of trusted repositories across different fields of research, with an assessment of their readiness to facilitate compliance with the Horizon…
A new study provides a list of trusted repositories across different fields of research, with an assessment of their…
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New approach in amphibian biology: harmless viruses help to study the nervous system of frogs

Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles. They are crucial for understanding the brain and spinal cord of tetrapods-animals with four limbs, including humans. A group of…
Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles. They are crucial for understanding the brain and spinal cord of…
Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles. They are crucial for…
Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles. They are crucial for understanding the brain and spinal…
Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles. They…
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Report: ERC-funded researchers lead rapid use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing

Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technology across diverse scientific fields.
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technology across diverse scientific fields.
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technology across diverse…
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technology across diverse scientific fields.
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing…
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