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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.

Brussels erc.europa.eu Joined January 2012

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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 18h

Did you ever leave an energy-efficient light on much longer than you needed, having somehow convinced yourself that it's OK to do so?

This action is a type of rebound effect - a negative consequence that undermines the potential gains of our sustainability efforts.

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European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research 22h

#FallingWalls is in full swing in Berlin - tune in live!

🕰️ Today 8 Nov 10:00 - 11:00

“Innovative funding: foundations driving European research”

with ERC President Maria Leptin among the speakers:
falling-walls.com/programme/inno…

🎥 Livestream
falling-walls.com/livestream-2026

@Fondation_BS

European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research 2d

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 4d

🌍 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