Breaking boundaries and building materials layer by layer
When Milena Arciniegas talks about her work, she goes straight to the core: ‘What I do is chemistry, but combined with automation - we use robots to build new materials.’ Based at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Genoa, the Colombian-born…
How science changes when all voices are heard
As EU research policy debates the balance between scientific excellence and societal impact, diversity - particularly the place of women in science - remains central to the discussion, writes Elyès Jouini.The figures speak for themselves: women make…
7 - 10
October
2025
9:00-
13:00
High-level event during ERC visit to Denmark
The ERC governing body will gather in Copenhagen from 7-10 October for its plenary meeting and two public events will take place, in conjunction with Denmark’s Presidency of the Council of the EU. A livestreamed event on competitiveness will feature…
The ERC governing body will gather in Copenhagen from 7-10 October for its plenary meeting and two public events will take place, in conjunction with Denmark’s Presidency of the…
The ERC governing body will gather in Copenhagen from 7-10 October for its plenary meeting and two public events will take place, in conjunction with…
The ERC governing body will gather in Copenhagen from 7-10 October for its plenary meeting and two public events will take place, in conjunction with Denmark’s Presidency of…
The ERC governing body will gather in Copenhagen from 7-10 October for its plenary meeting and two public events will take…
Copenhagen
19 Sep 2025
Timeframe for sending information to applicantsERC-2026-COGLife SciencesLSSocial Sciences HumanitiesSHPhysical Sciences EngineeringPE1. Invitations for interviewsJune 20262. Results of Step 1 for non-retained applicants June / July 20263. Step 2 Interviews second half of September 2026end September/ beginning October 2026first half of October 20264. Results of Step 2December 2026
Timeframe for sending information to applicantsERC-2026-COGLife SciencesLSSocial Sciences HumanitiesSHPhysical Sciences EngineeringPE1. Invitations for interviewsJune 20262…
Timeframe for sending information to applicantsERC-2026-COGLife SciencesLSSocial Sciences HumanitiesSHPhysical Sciences EngineeringPE1…
Timeframe for sending information to applicantsERC-2026-COGLife SciencesLSSocial Sciences HumanitiesSHPhysical Sciences EngineeringPE1. Invitations for interviewsJune…
Timeframe for sending information to applicantsERC-2026-COGLife SciencesLSSocial Sciences HumanitiesSHPhysical Sciences …
24
September
2025
9:30-
11:30
ERC Grants: what to expect in 2026 calls
The ERC has introduced some novelties in the 2026 Work Programme. This info session is designed to help applicants understand how these changes will apply to the submission of applications and evaluation of proposals, ensuring they are well-prepared…
The ERC has introduced some novelties in the 2026 Work Programme. This info session is designed to help applicants understand how these changes will apply to the submission of…
The ERC has introduced some novelties in the 2026 Work Programme. This info session is designed to help applicants understand how these changes will…
The ERC has introduced some novelties in the 2026 Work Programme. This info session is designed to help applicants understand how these changes will apply to the submission…
The ERC has introduced some novelties in the 2026 Work Programme. This info session is designed to help applicants…
Online
Information days
22
October
2025
13:30-
15:30
ERC Workshop on data access under the Digital Services Act (DSA) Article 40 (opening session)
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an European legislation that specifies a set of rules to make the digital space safer and more trustworthy for users. It is applicable to all online intermediaries, for example online marketplaces, social networks,…
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an European legislation that specifies a set of rules to make the digital space safer and more trustworthy for users. It is applicable to all online…
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an European legislation that specifies a set of rules to make the digital space safer and more trustworthy for…
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an European legislation that specifies a set of rules to make the digital space safer and more trustworthy for users. It is applicable to…
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an European legislation that specifies a set of rules to make the digital space safer and…
Scientific Conference
Research Programme Expert (Seconded National Expert) in Policy Analysis
Find more information in the Call for Expression of Interest.
Applicants must send their completed applications (CV, Application Form, current contract and declaration on status of employment) to the Permanent Representations, the EFTA Secretariat, the Permanent Delegation of Türkiye.
The Permanent Representations, the EFTA Secretariat, the Permanent Delegation of Türkiye, must forward the applications to: ERC-SELECTION@ec.europa.eu by 7 November 2025 by 12.00 (midday) Brussels time.
Application closes
Research Programme Expert (Seconded National Expert) in Communication
Find more information in the Call for Expression of Interest.
Applicants must send their completed applications (CV, Application Form, current contract and declaration on status of employment) to the Permanent Representations, the EFTA Secretariat, the Permanent Delegation of Türkiye.
The Permanent Representations, the EFTA Secretariat, the Permanent Delegation of Türkiye, must forward the applications to: ERC-SELECTION@ec.europa.eu by 7 November 2025 by 12.00 (midday) Brussels time.
Application closes
ERC President explains changes in the ERC evaluation procedures
The ERC Scientific Council continuously monitors the quality of the submission and evaluation processes, ensuring they are optimised to serve the needs of the European research community. Drawing on feedback from applicants, panel members, and the…
The ERC Scientific Council continuously monitors the quality of the submission and evaluation processes, ensuring they are optimised to serve the needs of the European research…
The ERC Scientific Council continuously monitors the quality of the submission and evaluation processes, ensuring they are optimised to serve the…
The ERC Scientific Council continuously monitors the quality of the submission and evaluation processes, ensuring they are optimised to serve the needs of the European…
The ERC Scientific Council continuously monitors the quality of the submission and evaluation processes, ensuring they are…
Update
Cracking the code of earthquakes - from inside the fault
Deep beneath the Swiss Alps, scientists are doing something that may sound counterintuitive: they are triggering earthquakes - on purpose.
Deep beneath the Swiss Alps, scientists are doing something that may sound counterintuitive: they are triggering earthquakes - on purpose.
Deep beneath the Swiss Alps, scientists are doing something that may sound counterintuitive: they are triggering earthquakes - on purpose.
Deep beneath the Swiss Alps, scientists are doing something that may sound counterintuitive: they are triggering earthquakes - on purpose.
Deep beneath the Swiss Alps, scientists are doing something that may sound counterintuitive: they are triggering earthquakes…
