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The ERC Scientific Council is entrusted by the legislation establishing Horizon Europe with the task to monitor quality of operations; to evaluate programme implementation and achievements and to make recommendations for future actions.The Standing Committee for Programme Impact Monitoring and Evaluation (SC PRIME) was created in February 2019 at the recommendation of the Scientific Council…

Proposals will be evaluated on the sole criterion of scientific excellence which, in the case the ERC Synergy Grants, takes on the additional meaning of outstanding intrinsic synergetic effect.

Have you already received an ERC grant for your frontier research project and now want to explore the commercial or societal potential of your work? The ERC Proof of Concept Grant could be for you. Who can apply? All Principal Investigators in one of the ERC frontier research main grants (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced or Synergy) are eligible to participate and apply for an ERC Proof of…

Many ERC grants involve research ethics: compliance with legislation, disciplinary norms, duty of care, protection of and respect for research subjects, and so forth. A good management of these aspects adds value: excellence in ethics adds to the credibility and excellence of the science.The responsibility for ‘ethics’ lies with the individuals carrying out the research. Meanwhile, the formal…

Promoting sustainable food production and consumption is a critical challenge that is closely intertwined with our health and the well-being of our planet. This report offers an analysis of the portfolio of projects funded by the ERC that are relevant to the EU's research and innovation Food 2030 policy. The primary goal of this policy is to transform food systems and ensure that everyone has…

Watching this video you are accepting Youtube cookies policyThe EU4Health programme aims to improve the resilience and accessibility of healthcare systems to tackle long-term health challenges. Through investments in crucial health priorities, EU4Health will play a role in establishing a unified and strong European Health Union. Many ERC grantees' research projects, spanning areas such as cancer…

Watching this video you are accepting Youtube cookies policyEurope is striving to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent. The European Union has implemented a range of policies in areas such as climate, energy, transport, and taxation with the goal of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.As detailed in the factsheet below, 953 projects…

Watching this video you are accepting Youtube cookies policy The undeniable impact of digital technology on society has prompted the EU to develop a digital strategy aimed at leveraging this transformation for the benefit of individuals and businesses. This strategy focuses on unlocking the growth potential of the digital realm and designing governance systems that prioritise the well-being of…