
Farewell from Jean-Pierre Bourguignon
As the year draws to a close (and my mandate too for that matter), the time has come for me to look back at my past six momentous years at the helm of the ERC. I feel I have much to look back on and be grateful for – it has been a truly exhilarating…
Periodic table of shapes could uncover the structure of the universe
Hailed as one of the most significant achievements in the field of science, the Mendeleev Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019. Not only has it revolutionised the way that scientists understand the basis…
Hailed as one of the most significant achievements in the field of science, the Mendeleev Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019. Not only has…
Hailed as one of the most significant achievements in the field of science, the Mendeleev Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is celebrating its…
Hailed as one of the most significant achievements in the field of science, the Mendeleev Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019…
Hailed as one of the most significant achievements in the field of science, the Mendeleev Periodic Table of Chemical…
Another 17 researchers awarded ERC Consolidator Grants
In addition to the 301 mid-career researchers awarded 2019 Consolidator Grants, the ERC today announced another 17 winners from the reserve list of this competition. They will receive funding, worth up to €2 million per project, to build their own…
In addition to the 301 mid-career researchers awarded 2019 Consolidator Grants, the ERC today announced another 17 winners from the reserve list of this competition. They will receive…
In addition to the 301 mid-career researchers awarded 2019 Consolidator Grants, the ERC today announced another 17 winners from the reserve list of…
In addition to the 301 mid-career researchers awarded 2019 Consolidator Grants, the ERC today announced another 17 winners from the reserve list of this competition. They…
In addition to the 301 mid-career researchers awarded 2019 Consolidator Grants, the ERC today announced another 17 winners…
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Rewriting is rewarding - tips from repeat applicants
ERC funding is open to researchers from anywhere in the world, and grants are also highly competitive, with an overall success rate of 12%. If you are considering submitting a proposal for a grant but are not sure if you have what it takes and…

From rebellious teenagers to ERC Scientific Council VP
Transition of the ERC to Horizon Europe - Operational considerations
The ERC’s mission and funding principles have been fully maintained by the European Union (EU) Parliament and Council during the negotiations on Horizon Europe, the successor programme to Horizon 2020. The ERC Scientific Council acknowledges this…
The ERC’s mission and funding principles have been fully maintained by the European Union (EU) Parliament and Council during the negotiations on Horizon Europe, the successor programme…
The ERC’s mission and funding principles have been fully maintained by the European Union (EU) Parliament and Council during the negotiations on…
The ERC’s mission and funding principles have been fully maintained by the European Union (EU) Parliament and Council during the negotiations on Horizon Europe, the successor…
The ERC’s mission and funding principles have been fully maintained by the European Union (EU) Parliament and Council during…
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Why viruses coated with peptides could hold the key to cancer immunity
A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to a grant from the European Research Council (ERC), an inspired idea has been developed in the lab and turned into a ground…
A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to a grant from the European Research Council (ERC), an…
A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to a grant from the European…
A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to a grant from the European Research Council (ERC),…
A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to…
New biosensors help control phenylketonuria disease
The LABPATCH project is developing two innovative biosensors to help medical professionals better detect phenylalanine levels – a leading indicator of phenylketonuria disease.
The LABPATCH project is developing two innovative biosensors to help medical professionals better detect phenylalanine levels – a leading indicator of phenylketonuria disease.
The LABPATCH project is developing two innovative biosensors to help medical professionals better detect phenylalanine levels – a leading indicator…
The LABPATCH project is developing two innovative biosensors to help medical professionals better detect phenylalanine levels – a leading indicator of phenylketonuria disease…
The LABPATCH project is developing two innovative biosensors to help medical professionals better detect phenylalanine…
ERC awards over €600 million to Europe's top researchers
How will climate change shape the Earth’s surface? What are the long-term health effects of food additives? How can online tools change political advocacy and what does this mean for democracy? These are just some of the questions that researchers…
How will climate change shape the Earth’s surface? What are the long-term health effects of food additives? How can online tools change political advocacy and what does this mean for…
How will climate change shape the Earth’s surface? What are the long-term health effects of food additives? How can online tools change political…
How will climate change shape the Earth’s surface? What are the long-term health effects of food additives? How can online tools change political advocacy and what does this…
How will climate change shape the Earth’s surface? What are the long-term health effects of food additives? How can online…
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