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European Research Council, set up by the EU, funds top researchers of any nationality, helping them pursue ideas at the frontiers of knowledge. 🦋erc.europa.eu.

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European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research Oct 14

"The proposed cuts to the Horizon Europe FP10 budget send the wrong signal.
To be world leaders in science, compete in emerging technologies and strengthen our economic & technological resilience, we must invest in science now.
It’s not too late to change course!"

Maria Leptin

European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research Oct 13

🎥 Watch live from Madrid: discussion on next EU R&I programme FP10.

📅 14 Oct 17:00

Tune in! m.youtube.com/watch?v=FcjpAI…

Speakers include: ERC President M. Leptin, Secretary General at Science Ministry Teresa Riesgo, former ERC Secretary General Andreu Mas-Colell, ERC grantees
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European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research 14h

Why do some children bully, and how can parents and teachers help?

For the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying, hear from Tessa Lansu of Radboud University.

▶️ Watch the clip for her advice.

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European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research 3d

🌍 Based in the US or Canada and considering taking your research to Europe? Join an info session on ERC funding!

📅 17 November 2026
🕒 18.30 CET | 12.30 ET | 09.30 Pacific
💻 Zoom

Register 👉 link.europa.eu/xmg3CC

#ResearchFunding #EURAXESS #ChooseEuropeForScience

European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research 3d

How do tumours grow new blood vessels even when conventional pathways are blocked?
ERC-funded scientists at @CNIC_CARDIO uncovered an alternative mechanism of blood vessel growth. Their findings could help explain resistance to cancer treatments.
More: 🔗 bit.ly/4BGHTVO

European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research 4d

Tune in online to watch the #RiDaysEU!

In a special session, the ERC will celebrate the winners of its 2026 Public Engagement with Research Award.

Separately, ERC Scientific Council member Conny Aerts will discuss gender equality in research.

Info 👉 link.europa.eu/9W3QBx

erc.europa.eu ERC at European Research and Innovation Days 2026 The ERC will be present in the seventh edition of the

EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 @EUScienceInnov 5d

🚶‍♀️🚆🚲 By foot, by train, by bike: every route leads to the European Research & Innovation Days!

We're looking forward to meet you in Brussels or online to discuss startups and scaleups, AI, scientific freedom, investment, and more!

Just one week to go!

#RiDaysEU

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