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ERC grantee Philippe Aghion takes home Economics Nobel Prize

Today, Philippe Aghion, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with two substantial ERC grants, has been awarded the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel together with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt 'for having explained innovation…
Today, Philippe Aghion, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with two substantial ERC grants, has been awarded the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel together with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt 'for…
Today, Philippe Aghion, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with two substantial ERC grants, has been awarded the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel together with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt 'for having explained innovation…
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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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New report reveals how ERC grantees commercialise their patented inventions

A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
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ERC grant competitions 2023: Final lists of researchers awarded funding

The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023 Work Programme were published in 2023 and early 2024. In the meantime, funding has become available for researchers on the…
The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023 Work Programme were published in 2023 and early 2024. In the…
The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023 Work Programme were…
The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023 Work Programme were published in 2023 and early 2024…
The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023…
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Proof of Concept Grants 2024: Examples of projects

The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life applications. The funding will help 245 researchers in 23 different countries across Europe to test the feasibility of…
The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life applications. The funding will help 245 researchers in 23…
The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life applications. The funding…
The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life applications. The funding will help 245 researchers…
The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life…
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134 researchers supported to turn their science into practice

In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive support, bringing the total number of grants awarded under the 2024 work programme to 245 worth €36.75 million. Each grant…
In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive support, bringing the total number of grants awarded under…
In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive support, bringing the…
In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive support, bringing the total number of grants…
In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive…
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Europe must prioritise research and innovation to be competitive

Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
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