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What the universe reveals about time

Physicists can model the first instants of the universe - but they still struggle to explain time itself. To tackle this puzzle, Silvia De Bianchi turns to an unlikely ally: the history of philosophy. Drawing on thinkers from Plato to Kant, she…
Physicists can model the first instants of the universe - but they still struggle to explain time itself. To tackle this puzzle, Silvia De Bianchi turns to an unlikely ally: the…
Physicists can model the first instants of the universe - but they still struggle to explain time itself. To tackle this puzzle, Silvia De Bianchi…
Physicists can model the first instants of the universe - but they still struggle to explain time itself. To tackle this puzzle, Silvia De Bianchi turns to an unlikely ally:…
Physicists can model the first instants of the universe - but they still struggle to explain time itself. To tackle this…

Data Protection and ERC Archive

30 Jun 2026
When you apply for a grant or act as an independent expert in the evaluation process, your personal data is processed by the European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) and the European Commission.This page summarises how we handle your data and outlines your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, the data protection law applicable to EU institutions.The ERC processes applicants’ and…
When you apply for a grant or act as an independent expert in the evaluation process, your personal data is processed by the European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) and the…
When you apply for a grant or act as an independent expert in the evaluation process, your personal data is processed by the European Research…
When you apply for a grant or act as an independent expert in the evaluation process, your personal data is processed by the European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA…
When you apply for a grant or act as an independent expert in the evaluation process, your personal data is processed by the…

Member of the ERC Scientific Council re-appointed

Today, the European Commission re-appointed Prof. Sylvie Lorente as a member of the Scientific Council, the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC). Following four years as a member of the Scientific Council, her mandate has now been…
Today, the European Commission re-appointed Prof. Sylvie Lorente as a member of the Scientific Council, the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC). Following four years…
Today, the European Commission re-appointed Prof. Sylvie Lorente as a member of the Scientific Council, the governing body of the European Research…
Today, the European Commission re-appointed Prof. Sylvie Lorente as a member of the Scientific Council, the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC). Following…
Today, the European Commission re-appointed Prof. Sylvie Lorente as a member of the Scientific Council, the governing body…
Press release

ERC awards Proof of Concept Grants to 182 researchers

The European Research Council (ERC) has today announced the names of its grantees to be awarded the Proof of Concept Grants. Funding for this first round of 2026, worth €27.3 million, will go to 182 researchers. Each grant is worth €150,000 and…
The European Research Council (ERC) has today announced the names of its grantees to be awarded the Proof of Concept Grants. Funding for this first round of 2026, worth €27.3 million,…
The European Research Council (ERC) has today announced the names of its grantees to be awarded the Proof of Concept Grants. Funding for this first…
The European Research Council (ERC) has today announced the names of its grantees to be awarded the Proof of Concept Grants. Funding for this first round of 2026, worth €27.3…
The European Research Council (ERC) has today announced the names of its grantees to be awarded the Proof of Concept Grants…

Study of ancient human relative reveals unexpected absence of male markers

Protein analysis of 20 individuals from South Africa's Rising Star cave raises new questions about the species' biology and behaviour.
Protein analysis of 20 individuals from South Africa's Rising Star cave raises new questions about the species' biology and behaviour.
Protein analysis of 20 individuals from South Africa's Rising Star cave raises new questions about the species' biology and behaviour.
Protein analysis of 20 individuals from South Africa's Rising Star cave raises new questions about the species' biology and behaviour.
Protein analysis of 20 individuals from South Africa's Rising Star cave raises new questions about the species' biology and…
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ERC Advanced Grants: Nearly €840 million to support Europe’s leading researchers

The European Research Council (ERC) has today announced the winners of its latest Advanced Grant competition. The funding, worth €838 million, will go to 319 leading researchers across Europe. The Advanced Grants give senior researchers the…
The European Research Council (ERC) has today announced the winners of its latest Advanced Grant competition. The funding, worth €838 million, will go to 319 leading researchers…
The European Research Council (ERC) has today announced the winners of its latest Advanced Grant competition. The funding, worth €838 million, will…
The European Research Council (ERC) has today announced the winners of its latest Advanced Grant competition. The funding, worth €838 million, will go to 319 leading…
The European Research Council (ERC) has today announced the winners of its latest Advanced Grant competition. The funding,…
Press release

Advanced Grants 2025: Examples of projects

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the awarding of 319 Advanced Grants to outstanding research leaders across Europe, as part of the Horizon Europe programme. To illustrate the variety of supported research, we selected five examples…
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the awarding of 319 Advanced Grants to outstanding research leaders across Europe, as part of the Horizon Europe programme. To…
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the awarding of 319 Advanced Grants to outstanding research leaders across Europe, as part of the…
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the awarding of 319 Advanced Grants to outstanding research leaders across Europe, as part of the Horizon Europe programme…
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the awarding of 319 Advanced Grants to outstanding research leaders across…
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ERC grantee wins EMBO Gold Medal 2026

The EMBO Gold Medal 2026 has been awarded to ERC grantee Gautam Dey, Group Leader at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, and to Omaya Dudin, University of Geneva, Switzerland, for their contributions to…
The EMBO Gold Medal 2026 has been awarded to ERC grantee Gautam Dey, Group Leader at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, and to Omaya Dudin,…
The EMBO Gold Medal 2026 has been awarded to ERC grantee Gautam Dey, Group Leader at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg,…
The EMBO Gold Medal 2026 has been awarded to ERC grantee Gautam Dey, Group Leader at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, and to Omaya…
The EMBO Gold Medal 2026 has been awarded to ERC grantee Gautam Dey, Group Leader at the European Molecular Biology…
Press release
Annual report on the ERC activities and achievements in 2025
Annual report on the ERC activities and achievements in 2025
The European Research Council (ERC) Annual Report 2025 offers a comprehensive overview of the ERC's activities and achievements throughout the year. It’s prepared under the authority of the ERC Scientific Council
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ERC President’s speech on excellence and boosting frontier research in Romania

ERC President Maria Leptin spoke at the event “Boosting frontier research in Romania” held at the Polytechnica University in Bucharest. During this visit, she met with President of Romania Nicusor Dan and with the scientific community.
ERC President Maria Leptin spoke at the event “Boosting frontier research in Romania” held at the Polytechnica University in Bucharest. During this visit, she met with President of…
ERC President Maria Leptin spoke at the event “Boosting frontier research in Romania” held at the Polytechnica University in Bucharest. During this…
ERC President Maria Leptin spoke at the event “Boosting frontier research in Romania” held at the Polytechnica University in Bucharest. During this visit, she met with…
ERC President Maria Leptin spoke at the event “Boosting frontier research in Romania” held at the Polytechnica University in…
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