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Six new members of the ERC Scientific Council and three new Vice Presidents

Today, six new members of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council, have been appointed by the European Commission. The term of one current member has also been renewed. In parallel, three new ERC Vice Presidents have been elected by…
Today, six new members of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council, have been appointed by the European Commission. The term of one current member has also been renewed. In parallel, three new ERC Vice…
Today, six new members of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council, have been appointed by the European Commission. The term of one current member has also been renewed. In parallel, three new ERC Vice Presidents have been elected by…
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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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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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ERC Proof of Concept Grants: Eligibility of researchers at Swiss host institutions

The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who have an ERC main grant that is ongoing or that ended after 1 January 2024.The European Commission’s decision on eligibility…
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who have an ERC main grant that is ongoing or that ended after…
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who have an ERC main grant…
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who have an ERC main grant that is ongoing or that…
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who…

Supporting Excellence: The Role of Frontier Research in a Dynamic Europe

President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts in Nicosia, Cyprus
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts in Nicosia, Cyprus
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts in Nicosia, Cyprus
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts in Nicosia, Cyprus
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters,…
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Applications for ERC Synergy Grants 2025: Facts and Figures

The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 712 proposals, marking a 30% increase compared to last year's call when 548 applications were…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 712 proposals, marking a 30%…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 712 proposals, marking…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted…
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