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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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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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Applications for ERC Consolidator Grants 2025: Facts and figures

The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 3 121 applications, marking a 35% increase compared to the previous call and a 46% increase…
The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 3 121 applications, marking…
The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC…
The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 3 121 applications…
The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the…
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EU and Switzerland conclude negotiations on Horizon Europe – ERC President Statement

On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes the terms for Switzerland's association to Horizon Europe.This agreement marks a turning point. Once it becomes applicable,…
On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes the terms for Switzerland's association to Horizon Europe…
On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes the terms for Switzerland…
On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes the terms for Switzerland's association to Horizon…
On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes…
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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: 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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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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