Small miracle in science funding
“A small miracle” – this is how Professor Klaus Bock, a long serving Vice-President of the ERC, describes the ERC's progress during its short existence. We asked the organic chemist to explain the six most decisive factors in its success.
Science and Freedom
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Academic Year Opening at the University of Trieste
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Academic Year Opening at the University of Trieste
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Academic Year Opening at the University of Trieste
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Academic Year Opening at the University of Trieste
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Academic Year Opening at the University of Trieste
Speech
How to define research impact
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Coimbra Group of Universities Meeting Venice, Italy
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Coimbra Group of Universities Meeting Venice, Italy
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Coimbra Group of Universities Meeting Venice, Italy
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Coimbra Group of Universities Meeting Venice, Italy
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Coimbra Group of Universities Meeting Venice, Italy
Speech
When scientific curiosity sparks innovation
Matchmaking science ready for release on the market with investors in start-ups is the aim of Y Science 2018, the official side event to the world-renowned Slush. Techy events like these may seem almost science fictional at moments and it can be…
Matchmaking science ready for release on the market with investors in start-ups is the aim of Y Science 2018, the official side event to the world-renowned Slush. Techy events like…
Matchmaking science ready for release on the market with investors in start-ups is the aim of Y Science 2018, the official side event to the world…
Matchmaking science ready for release on the market with investors in start-ups is the aim of Y Science 2018, the official side event to the world-renowned Slush. Techy…
Matchmaking science ready for release on the market with investors in start-ups is the aim of Y Science 2018, the official…
Empowering a New Generation of Researchers
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genoa, Italy
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genoa, Italy
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genoa, Italy
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genoa, Italy
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genoa, Italy
Speech
Keeping our data safe: the role of multiparty computation
Everyone agrees that some information must be kept private, such as your medical history. But databases that hold such data can be very useful for large scale research, for example in medical trials. How can we use such data while still respecting…
Everyone agrees that some information must be kept private, such as your medical history. But databases that hold such data can be very useful for large scale research, for example in…
Everyone agrees that some information must be kept private, such as your medical history. But databases that hold such data can be very useful for…
Everyone agrees that some information must be kept private, such as your medical history. But databases that hold such data can be very useful for large scale research, for…
Everyone agrees that some information must be kept private, such as your medical history. But databases that hold such data…
Tech-filled tattoos to interact with the surrounding world
The increasing development of wearable technology sparks the need for new, innovative ways to interact with our shiny gadgets. Deviating from the conventional approach based on touch-sensitive devices, Prof. Jürgen Steimle aims at producing body…
The increasing development of wearable technology sparks the need for new, innovative ways to interact with our shiny gadgets. Deviating from the conventional approach based on touch…
The increasing development of wearable technology sparks the need for new, innovative ways to interact with our shiny gadgets. Deviating from the…
The increasing development of wearable technology sparks the need for new, innovative ways to interact with our shiny gadgets. Deviating from the conventional approach based…
The increasing development of wearable technology sparks the need for new, innovative ways to interact with our shiny…
ERC awards €573 million to mid-career researchers from 40 countries
Beetle compasses, wage inequality, metasurfaces and multi-limbed robots – these are just some of the areas that will now be explored by mid-career researchers, thanks to newly awarded investigator-led funding.
Beetle compasses, wage inequality, metasurfaces and multi-limbed robots – these are just some of the areas that will now be explored by mid-career researchers, thanks to newly awarded…
Beetle compasses, wage inequality, metasurfaces and multi-limbed robots – these are just some of the areas that will now be explored by mid-career…
Beetle compasses, wage inequality, metasurfaces and multi-limbed robots – these are just some of the areas that will now be explored by mid-career researchers, thanks to…
Beetle compasses, wage inequality, metasurfaces and multi-limbed robots – these are just some of the areas that will now be…
ERC 2018 Consolidator Grants highlighted projects
How does life start?The moment when life is made, when cells from two different individuals fuse together to create a new being, is as fascinating a moment as they come. It's at this point that the zygote, the most powerful type of cell, is formed…
How does life start?The moment when life is made, when cells from two different individuals fuse together to create a new being, is as fascinating a moment as they come. It's at this…
How does life start?The moment when life is made, when cells from two different individuals fuse together to create a new being, is as fascinating a…
How does life start?The moment when life is made, when cells from two different individuals fuse together to create a new being, is as fascinating a moment as they come. It…
How does life start?The moment when life is made, when cells from two different individuals fuse together to create a new…
Call highlights
Eyeing up food supplements for healthy vision
Key nutrients can improve vision both in ageing and in healthy eyes, according to EU-funded research. Doctors are now prescribing supplements of these nutrients, while the researchers are investigating other possible health benefits.
Key nutrients can improve vision both in ageing and in healthy eyes, according to EU-funded research. Doctors are now prescribing supplements of these nutrients, while the researchers…
Key nutrients can improve vision both in ageing and in healthy eyes, according to EU-funded research. Doctors are now prescribing supplements of…
Key nutrients can improve vision both in ageing and in healthy eyes, according to EU-funded research. Doctors are now prescribing supplements of these nutrients, while the…
Key nutrients can improve vision both in ageing and in healthy eyes, according to EU-funded research. Doctors are now…
