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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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ERC Synergy Grants for 57 teams tackling major scientific challenges

Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The ERC Synergy Grants foster collaboration between outstanding researchers, enabling…
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The ERC Synergy Grants…
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of…
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The ERC…
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems,…
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Synergy Grants 2024: Examples of projects

The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most complex scientific problems. The projects cover a wide range of disciplines and will be based at 184 universities and research…
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most complex scientific problems. The projects cover a wide range of…
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most complex scientific problems…
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most complex scientific problems. The projects cover a wide…
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most…
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Six ERC grantees win 2024 Public Engagement with Research Award

Professors Lucie Cluver, Frederic Dias, Tobias Hauser, Orla Muldoon, Philipp Stockhammer and Mathilde Touvier have been each awarded the 2024 ERC Public Engagement with Research Awards. The prize recognises European Research Council (ERC) grantees…
Professors Lucie Cluver, Frederic Dias, Tobias Hauser, Orla Muldoon, Philipp Stockhammer and Mathilde Touvier have been each awarded the 2024 ERC Public Engagement with Research Awards…
Professors Lucie Cluver, Frederic Dias, Tobias Hauser, Orla Muldoon, Philipp Stockhammer and Mathilde Touvier have been each awarded the 2024 ERC…
Professors Lucie Cluver, Frederic Dias, Tobias Hauser, Orla Muldoon, Philipp Stockhammer and Mathilde Touvier have been each awarded the 2024 ERC Public Engagement with…
Professors Lucie Cluver, Frederic Dias, Tobias Hauser, Orla Muldoon, Philipp Stockhammer and Mathilde Touvier have been each…
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Winning projects 2024 Public Engagement with Research Award

Professors Lucie Cluver, Frederic Dias, Tobias Hauser, Orla Muldoon, Philipp Stockhammer and Mathilde Touvier have been each awarded the 2024 ERC Public Engagement with Research Awards. The prize recognises European Research Council (ERC) grantees…
Professors Lucie Cluver, Frederic Dias, Tobias Hauser, Orla Muldoon, Philipp Stockhammer and Mathilde Touvier have been each awarded the 2024 ERC Public Engagement with Research Awards…
Professors Lucie Cluver, Frederic Dias, Tobias Hauser, Orla Muldoon, Philipp Stockhammer and Mathilde Touvier have been each awarded the 2024 ERC…
Professors Lucie Cluver, Frederic Dias, Tobias Hauser, Orla Muldoon, Philipp Stockhammer and Mathilde Touvier have been each awarded the 2024 ERC Public Engagement with…
Professors Lucie Cluver, Frederic Dias, Tobias Hauser, Orla Muldoon, Philipp Stockhammer and Mathilde Touvier have been each…
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Transforming optical imaging: new non-invasive technology for imaging through scattering media

Hebrew University Researchers introduce image-guided computational holographic wavefront shaping, offering fast and versatile solutions for complex imaging challenges.
Hebrew University Researchers introduce image-guided computational holographic wavefront shaping, offering fast and versatile solutions for complex imaging challenges.
Hebrew University Researchers introduce image-guided computational holographic wavefront shaping, offering fast and versatile solutions for complex…
Hebrew University Researchers introduce image-guided computational holographic wavefront shaping, offering fast and versatile solutions for complex imaging challenges.
Hebrew University Researchers introduce image-guided computational holographic wavefront shaping, offering fast and…
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Starting Grants 2025 applications: Facts and figures

The ERC Starting Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 15 October 2024. These are the preliminary data on submitted proposals:The ERC received 3 928 applications, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous call. The highest number of…
The ERC Starting Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 15 October 2024. These are the preliminary data on submitted proposals:The ERC received 3 928 applications, marking a 13%…
The ERC Starting Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 15 October 2024. These are the preliminary data on submitted proposals:The ERC received…
The ERC Starting Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 15 October 2024. These are the preliminary data on submitted proposals:The ERC received 3 928 applications,…
The ERC Starting Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 15 October 2024. These are the preliminary data on submitted…

Scientists have successfully bred corals to improve their heat tolerance

A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
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Scientists discover unexpected link between genes involved in human brain evolution and developmental disorders

Human-specific genes regulate key gene mutated in autism spectrum disorders
Human-specific genes regulate key gene mutated in autism spectrum disorders
Human-specific genes regulate key gene mutated in autism spectrum disorders
Human-specific genes regulate key gene mutated in autism spectrum disorders
Human-specific genes regulate key gene mutated in autism spectrum disorders
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