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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 25/09/2026

📢 2027 ERC Consolidator Grant call for proposals is now open 📢 Have an excellent research idea and ready to build the team to pursue it? This funding could be for you! Deadline: 12 January 2027 👉 link.europa.eu/g4NrCc

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

As usual I would like to thank our panel members and reviewers for taking the time to assess the proposals carefully and interview the applicants. Congratulations everyone! wishing you a lot of success with your new grant 👏#ERCStG #LS6 grantees, we will be in touch ☺️

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 03/09/2026

📣 Good news! 📣 Results of the ERC 2026 Starting Grant call are out! Funding worth a total of €705 million will go to 421 early-career researchers across Europe. Discover who, what and where 👉 link.europa.eu/9M3MmN 🧪 #ERCStG #FrontierResearch #HorizonEurope 🇪🇺 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Just a week left to apply to the @erc.europa.eu #AdG2026 call. Time to proof read and wrap up!

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our new #ERCAdG LS6 grantees and thanks a million to our reviewers for taking the time to carefully assess the projects. Special kudos to our wonderful panel members for their professionalism and positive spirit throughout the evaluation ❤️

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 02/06/2026

"The ERC Plus Grants are set to give outstanding researchers in Europe and from further afield the chance to go after their most ambitious ideas, thanks to additional funds from the European Commission through the #ChooseEurope initiative." Maria Leptin, ERC President link.europa.eu/8gF4JC

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The first ERC Plus Grant competition opens

Today, the European Research Council (ERC) launched its first competition for the new ERC Plus Grants, a pilot funding scheme designed to support truly ambitious, transformative research in Europe.

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

If you want first hand information on the #ERCPlus grants, join tomorrow webinar!

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 22/05/2026

📢 #ERCPlus Grants What are they & who are they for? Join ERC President @marialep.bsky.social and Philippe Cupers for insights into this new funding scheme. 🗓 2 June | 15.00 CEST 🎥 Live webinar + Q&A: buff.ly/RlSufCb 🔗 More: buff.ly/9B8oyXa #ChooseEurope @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 09/05/2026

What happens when science is free to ask any question? It leads to discoveries we didn’t plan for – but now depend on. This #EuropeDay, we support #ProtectWhatMatters, celebrating the freedom that makes frontier research possible. Read the stories 👉 buff.ly/SRCDWoW and have a happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 29/04/2026

NEWS: The ERC Scientific Council has listened to the concerns from members of the research community about changes to the re-submission rules, intended to manage the surge in demand for grants. The Scientific Council will readjust some of the changes: link.europa.eu/TBqRQJ

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ERC Scientific Council readjusts rules for reapplication

The ERC Scientific Council has listened to the concerns from members of the research community about the recent announcement on changes to the re-submission rules. The changes, intended to manage the ...

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 17/04/2026

The number of grant applications is rising sharply. Our capacity for their evaluation isn’t. ERC President Maria Leptin explains why stricter resubmission limits are being introduced for 2027 calls and what they mean for applicants. 🔗 link.europa.eu/xF7kjc

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ERC President explains stricter application measures amid rising demand for funding

The text of an open letter sent by ERC President Maria Leptin to ERC panel members, grantees and other stakeholders on 16 April 2026.

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

#ERC Annual Conference is in 2 days. See you there. #OneHealth

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 19/12/2025

💡Your questions, answered. The ERC Plus Grant webpage is now live, and the Q&As on this new funding scheme are available on the website, too. 🔗 ERC Plus Grants 👉 bit.ly/3N7BJcr 🔗 Q&A 👉 bit.ly/4j4G5gA

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 09/12/2025

Here are some facts and figures from the 2025 Consolidator Grant call: 🔶 €728 million in funding 🔶 349 mid-career researchers from Europe and beyond 🔶 44 different nationalities All of them pushing the frontiers of knowledge. Congratulations! #ERCCoG #FrontierResearch #EUfunded #HorizonEurope

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

If you want to know more about the new #ERC Plus grants, we are organizing a specific webinar about it.

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 17/11/2025

📢 Save the date: ERC annual conference will take place on 28 January 2026! Its theme will be ‘One Health’. Discover the programme and register now 👉 t.co/SBat1iYccr #OneHealth @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @ecdc.europa.eu @efsa.europa.eu

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

🚀"To infinity and beyond!" Glad to see the exponential interest for the Synergy grants, unfortunately it will mean a much lower success rate 😞 "The ERC received 957 proposals, the highest number since the launch of the call in 2012." bit.ly/49I0LZ2

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Applications for ERC Synergy Grants 2026: Facts and figures

The ERC Synergy Grants 2026 call closed for applications on 5 November 2025. These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

The list of new #ERC #Synergy projects has been published. Congratulations to all the new grantees and a huge thank you to our evaluators 🙏 You are doing an amazing job.

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

And deadline is over. Good luck everyone 🤞

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Deadline for #Synergy grant applications is approaching! 📅5 November 2025, 17:00 (Brussels time) ⚠️Please ensure you use the most recent application templates, as there have been significant updates.☝️

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We received the new batch of StG applications. Here, a few facts 👇 Good luck🤞

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 13/10/2025

Are you an ERC funded researcher? Join up to share your passion for science with pupils and students! 🚀🧠🔭🧬 Apply to showcase your project at #ScienceisWonderful!2026 Deadline: 20 October. All the details 👉 link.europa.eu/vgTTr4 @ercgrantees.bsky.social #SciComm

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 07/10/2025

We’re live! A powerful line up of speakers will delve into the topic competitiveness and frontier research - timely to take stock a year after the #DraghiReport and look ahead. Livestream m.youtube.com/watch?v=4fLC... Programme erc.europa.eu/news-events/...

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Hopefully, this year Nobel Prize will inspire the next generation of immunologists.

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 26/09/2025

📣The 2026 ERC Consolidator Grant competition is now open! 📣 Already preparing your proposal? Info links ⬇️ Info for applicants 👉 buff.ly/PSbeUxX Application portal 👉 buff.ly/mauZoqo Deadline: 13/01/26 General info on #ERCCoG 👉 buff.ly/KCN6GTh

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 25/09/2025

🚀 ERC Scientific Council member Geneviève Almouzni’s latest #ERCMagazine editorial shows how inclusive research cultures drive excellence, creativity, and discovery - & what the ERC is doing to make it happen 👉 bit.ly/4n8usX4 #DiversityInScience #ScienceForSociety #FrontierResearch

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 24/09/2025

❗Starting at 9:30 CEST this morning❗ Are you applying for an ERC research grant and looking for practical guidance? Join our hands-on, online info session 👉 europa.eu/!hMhKRn Hear from ERC experts 👇 and get actionable tips to strengthen your application! #AcademicSky

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 18/09/2025

Are you planning to apply for an ERC grant? Do you need some guidance? This hands-on session is for you! On 24 September, ERC representatives will guide you through the changes in the 2026 calls for the Starting, Consolidator & Advanced Grant. 👉 europa.eu/!hMhKRn

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Preparing an @erc.europa.eu application? Make sure you use the latest templates for 2026 calls!

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

If you are considering applying, have a look at the last changes. 👇

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Interviews of the #SyG2025 are in full speed this week! If you are preparing a proposal for the #SyG2026 call, this video will help you get the overview 👇👇 Deadline 5 November - 17h (Brussels time) 🍀🍀🍀 Good luck!

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 09/09/2025

Today Lucía takes you by the hand and walks you through the entire ERC #evaluation process — from panel selection to interview. Learn who reviews your #proposal, how decisions are made, & how to best increase your chance of success. 👇 #research #funding #grant #AcademicSky

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How do we evaluate your ERC proposal?

In this video, Lucía Rubio Fernández walks you through the entire ERC evaluation process — from panel selection to interviews. Learn who reviews your proposal, how decisions are made, and how to best…

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 08/09/2025

Planning on watching the ERC's webinar this Thursday 11 September? It's for grant applicants with in-depth questions on the ERC process. But, before you tune in: Make sure you know the basics 📹 bit.ly/463AbYl Get answers to some extra questions 📑 europa.eu/!y49yxF

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

And a million thanks to our panel members and reviewers for their support throughout these evaluations!! 🙌

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The list of @erc.europa.eu #StG2025 awardees is out. For LS6, congrats to: Linda Grillova, Jean-Christophe Beltra, @nanaborsa.bsky.social, Claudia Giesecke-Thiel, @jenshoer.bsky.social, Marko Sestan, Rajagopal Murugan, @consigliocr.bsky.social, Yi-Ling Chen, Laura Martin-Sancho, Joao Monteiro.

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 02/09/2025

In 2025, the ERC received 3,329 proposals for Advanced Grant funding — 31% more than last year! The selected projects will likely be announced in the spring of 2026. More facts and figures on #ERCAdG applications 👇 europa.eu/!bm9gPT #FrontierResearch

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Applications for ERC Advanced Grants 2025: Facts and figures

The ERC Advanced Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 28 August 2025. These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:

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Nadia El Mjiyad @nadelmjiyad.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

👇👇👇👇👇 what she says!

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 26/08/2025

It’s about to begin! Listen to Draghi, Nobel laureates and others in a timely discussion on.. “Research & Innovation in a Tripolar World” 🌍 But first - hear from our ERC Scientific Council member Torsten Persson at the Lindau Nobel Meeting. Live now 🎥 www.lindau-nobel.org #linoecon

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