A greater focus on user experience would help lift the burden of the next EU Framework Programme

Mid-term review calls for broader success in winning grants and more French project coordinators

EU programmes are too complex for countries that do not have armies of consultants, say Widening experts

Here’s a list of funding opportunities that link Japan to EU and non-EU member states

Initiatives to support European Research Council applications have worked, but cannot bridge the whole gap, say senior figures

Researchers are helping each other navigate the shift towards impact-oriented research assessment

The ERC has deals with countries ranging from the United States to Brazil allowing short-term placements with research teams

Evaluator Susan Healy explains why good communication skills and honesty are half the story in the application process for the ERC

The Commission’s push to create synergies between different funds is bearing fruit

Evaluator Marcus Collier gives a peak into its peer review process and shares tips for winning ERC grants