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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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134 researchers supported to turn their science into practice

In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive support, bringing the total number of grants awarded under the 2024 work programme to 245 worth €36.75 million. Each grant…
In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive support, bringing the total number of grants awarded under…
In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive support, bringing the…
In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive support, bringing the total number of grants…
In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive…
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Proof of Concept Grants 2024: Examples of projects

The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life applications. The funding will help 245 researchers in 23 different countries across Europe to test the feasibility of…
The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life applications. The funding will help 245 researchers in 23…
The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life applications. The funding…
The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life applications. The funding will help 245 researchers…
The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life…
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Europe must prioritise research and innovation to be competitive

Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
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Applications for ERC Consolidator Grants 2025: Facts and figures

The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 3 121 applications, marking a 35% increase compared to the previous call and a 46% increase…
The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 3 121 applications, marking…
The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC…
The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 3 121 applications…
The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the…
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EU and Switzerland conclude negotiations on Horizon Europe – ERC President Statement

On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes the terms for Switzerland's association to Horizon Europe.This agreement marks a turning point. Once it becomes applicable,…
On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes the terms for Switzerland's association to Horizon Europe…
On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes the terms for Switzerland…
On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes the terms for Switzerland's association to Horizon…
On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes…
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Renowned Hungarian mathematician to join ERC Scientific Council

Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. Mathematician András Stipsicz will assume his duties on 1 April 2025. Professor Stipsicz is Director of…
Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. Mathematician András Stipsicz will…
Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council…
Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. Mathematician András Stipsicz…
Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the…
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Brazilian researchers to gain new opportunities with ERC-funded teams in Europe

Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European Commission and the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) concluded an official agreement in…
Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European Commission and the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and…
Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European Commission and the Brazilian…
Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European Commission and the Brazilian National Council for…
Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European…
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How ERC frontier research supports ‘transformative change’

The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address the critical global challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, and widening social…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address the critical global challenges of…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address the critical global…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653…
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