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Applications for ERC Synergy Grants 2026: Facts and figures

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% increase compared to last…
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 number since the launch of the call in 2012. This represents a 34% increase compared to last…
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Ambassadors for the ERC network launched

The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC network on 28 April 2025. This joint initiative aims to promote investment in frontier research and highlight the importance of…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC network on 28 April 2025. This joint initiative aims to promote…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC network on 28 April 2025…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC network on 28 April 2025. This joint initiative aims…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC…
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ERC to fund €1.8 million initiative to bolster support for applicants and grantees across Europe

The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. The €1.8 million mERCury 'coordination and support action' is planned to run…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. The €1.8…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. The…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers…
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Capturing and purifying CO₂ while producing energy

A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon emissions and improving the efficiency of renewable energy systems. It enables supercapacitors to capture and purify carbon…
A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon emissions and improving the efficiency of renewable energy…
A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon emissions and improving the…
A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon emissions and improving the efficiency of renewable…
A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon…
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Denisovans, an extinct human species, once lived in East Asia, fossil shows

A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI) and Taiwan (National Museum of Natural Science) has made a significant breakthrough in…
A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI) and Taiwan (National…
A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies,…
A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI) and Taiwan …
A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate…
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ERC President’s speech at ERC Impact Forum in Dublin

ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
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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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