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The European Research Council (ERC) is a funding organisation for frontier research. It aims to stimulate scientific excellence in Europe by funding the very best, creative researchers of any nationality and age, and supporting their innovative ideas. Researchers from anywhere in the world can apply for ERC grants provided the research they undertake will be carried out in an EU Member State or…

Timeframe for sending information to applicantsERC-2025-COGPhysical Sciences EngineeringPE Life SciencesLSSocial Sciences HumanitiesSH1. Invitations for interviewsJune 20252. Results of Step 1 for non-retained applicants June / July 20253. Step 2 Interviews second half of September 2025end September/ beginning October 2025first half of October 20254. Results of Step 2December 2025

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…

The Working Group was active from 2009 until April 2025.On 30 April 2025, the formal Open Science Working Group was dissolved. Responsibility of following Open Science issues has been delegated to the two Scientific Council members Nicola Spaldin and Giovanni Sartor, who will inform the Council of important developments and suggest appropriate actions. They will continue to be supported by Policy…

As of 28 June 2023 this area of activity is under the remit of the Standing Committee for Programme Impact Monitoring and EvaluationThe last version of the Working Groups's webpage is reproduced below:Over the years, the ERC has funded more than 10.000 research projects through its ‘bottom-up’ approach, encouraging top researchers at various stages of their careers to pursue risk-taking and high…