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New method developed to study mechanical proteins linked

New method developed to study mechanical proteins linked to muscular disorders

Researchers at the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) have developed a method to analyse the mechanical functions of proteins through controlled cleavage. The study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, shows a causal link between a…
Researchers at the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) have developed a method to analyse the mechanical functions of proteins through controlled cleavage. The study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, shows a causal…
Researchers at the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) have developed a method to analyse the mechanical functions of proteins through controlled cleavage. The study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, shows a causal link between a…
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ERC grantee wins EMBO Gold Medal 2025

The EMBO Gold Medal 2025 has been awarded to David Bikard, Institut Pasteur, France, for his pioneering work on gene editing, including his recent editing of a target bacterial population directly in the gut of mice. He shares the award with another…
The EMBO Gold Medal 2025 has been awarded to David Bikard, Institut Pasteur, France, for his pioneering work on gene editing, including his recent editing of a target bacterial…
The EMBO Gold Medal 2025 has been awarded to David Bikard, Institut Pasteur, France, for his pioneering work on gene editing, including his recent…
The EMBO Gold Medal 2025 has been awarded to David Bikard, Institut Pasteur, France, for his pioneering work on gene editing, including his recent editing of a target…
The EMBO Gold Medal 2025 has been awarded to David Bikard, Institut Pasteur, France, for his pioneering work on gene editing…
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ERC Proof of Concept Grants: Targeted investment, big innovation return

A new report reveals how the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants are turning frontier research into real-world solutions. With just 1% of the ERC’s total budget - €259 million between 2014 and 2023 - some 1700 PoC projects have delivered impressive…
A new report reveals how the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants are turning frontier research into real-world solutions. With just 1% of the ERC’s total budget - €259 million between…
A new report reveals how the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants are turning frontier research into real-world solutions. With just 1% of the ERC’s…
A new report reveals how the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants are turning frontier research into real-world solutions. With just 1% of the ERC’s total budget - €259 million…
A new report reveals how the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants are turning frontier research into real-world solutions. With…
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Changes to the 2026 and 2027 Work Programmes

With the launch of the competitions for grants under ERC Work Programme 2026 in July of this year, several changes to the submission of applications and the evaluation of proposals will apply. The main novelties for 2026, as well as the longer-term…
With the launch of the competitions for grants under ERC Work Programme 2026 in July of this year, several changes to the submission of applications and the evaluation of proposals…
With the launch of the competitions for grants under ERC Work Programme 2026 in July of this year, several changes to the submission of applications…
With the launch of the competitions for grants under ERC Work Programme 2026 in July of this year, several changes to the submission of applications and the evaluation of…
With the launch of the competitions for grants under ERC Work Programme 2026 in July of this year, several changes to the…
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Increased ERC funding for top global researchers moving to Europe now confirmed

The European Research Council (ERC) decision to increase its support for leading researchers moving to Europe has today been formally adopted. On top of its standard grants, the ERC offers additional 'start-up' funding to help new grantees establish…
The European Research Council (ERC) decision to increase its support for leading researchers moving to Europe has today been formally adopted. On top of its standard grants, the ERC…
The European Research Council (ERC) decision to increase its support for leading researchers moving to Europe has today been formally adopted. On top…
The European Research Council (ERC) decision to increase its support for leading researchers moving to Europe has today been formally adopted. On top of its standard grants,…
The European Research Council (ERC) decision to increase its support for leading researchers moving to Europe has today been…
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Choose Europe for Science: ERC welcomes new budget for 'super grants'

The Scientific Council of the European Research Council welcomes the offer of substantial additional budget from the European Commission for the development of a new ERC funding instrument offering larger, longer-term grants. These 'super grants'…
The Scientific Council of the European Research Council welcomes the offer of substantial additional budget from the European Commission for the development of a new ERC funding…
The Scientific Council of the European Research Council welcomes the offer of substantial additional budget from the European Commission for the…
The Scientific Council of the European Research Council welcomes the offer of substantial additional budget from the European Commission for the development of a new ERC…
The Scientific Council of the European Research Council welcomes the offer of substantial additional budget from the…
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Ambassadors for the ERC network launched

The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC network on 28 April 2025. This joint initiative aims to promote investment in frontier research and highlight the importance of…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC network on 28 April 2025. This joint initiative aims to promote…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC network on 28 April 2025…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC network on 28 April 2025. This joint initiative aims…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC…
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ERC to fund €1.8 million initiative to bolster support for applicants and grantees across Europe

The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. The €1.8 million mERCury 'coordination and support action' is planned to run…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. The €1.8…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. The…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers…
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New report reveals how ERC grantees commercialise their patented inventions

A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
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