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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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Report: ERC has invested over €2 billion in AI research since 2007

Since its inception in 2007, the European Research Council (ERC) has invested more than €2 billion in frontier research on artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new report. The funding contributed to advancing cutting-edge AI technologies and…
Since its inception in 2007, the European Research Council (ERC) has invested more than €2 billion in frontier research on artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new report. The…
Since its inception in 2007, the European Research Council (ERC) has invested more than €2 billion in frontier research on artificial intelligence …
Since its inception in 2007, the European Research Council (ERC) has invested more than €2 billion in frontier research on artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new…
Since its inception in 2007, the European Research Council (ERC) has invested more than €2 billion in frontier research on…
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Opportunities for Canadian researchers to join ERC teams

Researchers from Canada will continue to be able to join the teams of European Research Council (ERC) grantees under a new agreement. 
Researchers from Canada will continue to be able to join the teams of European Research Council (ERC) grantees under a new agreement. 
Researchers from Canada will continue to be able to join the teams of European Research Council (ERC) grantees under a new agreement. 
Researchers from Canada will continue to be able to join the teams of European Research Council (ERC) grantees under a new agreement. 
Researchers from Canada will continue to be able to join the teams of European Research Council (ERC) grantees under a new…
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Thirty-three science journalists apply for ERC-funded residency programme

The first call for applications for the FRONTIERS journalist residencies closed on 5 March 2024 and attracted 33 submissions.
The first call for applications for the FRONTIERS journalist residencies closed on 5 March 2024 and attracted 33 submissions.
The first call for applications for the FRONTIERS journalist residencies closed on 5 March 2024 and attracted 33 submissions.
The first call for applications for the FRONTIERS journalist residencies closed on 5 March 2024 and attracted 33 submissions.
The first call for applications for the FRONTIERS journalist residencies closed on 5 March 2024 and attracted 33 submissions…
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ERC grants – launch of negotiations between the EU and Switzerland

President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched negotiations on 18 March.This follows the adoption of the Swiss and EU negotiating mandates on 8 and 12 March 2024 respectively. The two mandates authorise…
President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched negotiations on 18 March.This follows the adoption of the Swiss and EU negotiating…
President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched negotiations on 18 March.This follows the adoption of…
President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched negotiations on 18 March.This follows the adoption of the Swiss and EU…
President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched negotiations on 18 March.This…
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Upcoming report assesses the impact of the ERC’s first years of research

Since 2015, the ERC has annually reviewed the outcomes of its funded projects. These evaluations, conducted by independent experts and external peer-reviewers, shed light on the extent to which ERC grantees have contributed to scientific progress…
Since 2015, the ERC has annually reviewed the outcomes of its funded projects. These evaluations, conducted by independent experts and external peer-reviewers, shed light on the extent…
Since 2015, the ERC has annually reviewed the outcomes of its funded projects. These evaluations, conducted by independent experts and external peer…
Since 2015, the ERC has annually reviewed the outcomes of its funded projects. These evaluations, conducted by independent experts and external peer-reviewers, shed light on…
Since 2015, the ERC has annually reviewed the outcomes of its funded projects. These evaluations, conducted by independent…
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Frontier research illuminates path forward for democracy

Over two hundred projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) since 2014 have addressed complex challenges in democratic systems world-wide, as revealed in a report published today by the ERC.
Over two hundred projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) since 2014 have addressed complex challenges in democratic systems world-wide, as revealed in a report published…
Over two hundred projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) since 2014 have addressed complex challenges in democratic systems world-wide…
Over two hundred projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) since 2014 have addressed complex challenges in democratic systems world-wide, as revealed in a report…
Over two hundred projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) since 2014 have addressed complex challenges in…
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ERC’s new approach to research proposal evaluations

ERC President Maria Leptin explains the background and rationale to the recent changes in the evaluation process of ERC grant proposals.
ERC President Maria Leptin explains the background and rationale to the recent changes in the evaluation process of ERC grant proposals.
ERC President Maria Leptin explains the background and rationale to the recent changes in the evaluation process of ERC grant proposals.
ERC President Maria Leptin explains the background and rationale to the recent changes in the evaluation process of ERC grant proposals.
ERC President Maria Leptin explains the background and rationale to the recent changes in the evaluation process of ERC…
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Crafoord Prize 2024 awarded to ERC grantees

Conny Aerts and Jørgen Christensen-Dalsgaard – both ERC grantees – and Douglas Gough won the Prize for their techniques that unveiled the hidden intricacies within the sun and stars. Claire Voisin, also an ERC grantee, has been recognised for her…
Conny Aerts and Jørgen Christensen-Dalsgaard – both ERC grantees – and Douglas Gough won the Prize for their techniques that unveiled the hidden intricacies within the sun and stars…
Conny Aerts and Jørgen Christensen-Dalsgaard – both ERC grantees – and Douglas Gough won the Prize for their techniques that unveiled the hidden…
Conny Aerts and Jørgen Christensen-Dalsgaard – both ERC grantees – and Douglas Gough won the Prize for their techniques that unveiled the hidden intricacies within the sun…
Conny Aerts and Jørgen Christensen-Dalsgaard – both ERC grantees – and Douglas Gough won the Prize for their techniques that…
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