ERC

The ERC has become one of the world’s most important funders of basic research. As it approaches its 10th anniversary, a new account describes the formation and subsequent development of this beacon of excellence

Science|Business-led consortium highlights latest research into diet and nutrition

The grant, which is for up to EUR2.75M, is for researchers who have recently started a research group and who are seeking to enhance their role as principal investigator

Grant will fund development of repository and curation of ERC research published in books

Among European universities Aalto’s position rises from 59th to 28th in European Research Council rankings

Called ERC=Science², the project will showcase exciting ERC research. Pierre and Marie Curie University will lead a separate but related campaign

The problem of gender imbalance continues, with men winning 72% of grants. And with 2,920 proposals submitted, the success rate was under 10%

The European Research Council has elected Klaus Bock, Carlsberg’s ex-CTO, as a new vice president

While the European Research Council exists to fund excellent basic science, its proof of concept grants allow researchers to go one step further and embark on the path to commercialisation. A spinout formed as a result has been named ‘Most Investible Company’

Aalto has succeeded exceedingly well in obtaining funding from the EU framework programme