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European Research Council, set up by the EU, funds top researchers of any nationality, helping them pursue great ideas at the frontiers of knowledge. #HorizonEU
📅 Save the date: 28 Nov at 3PM CET

Join the webinar on the new ERC Plus Grants.

🎤 ERC President Maria Leptin and Head of Scientific Dept at ERC Executive Agency Philippe Cupers will explain the scheme and take your questions.

🔴 Watch live at t.co/IMRfUa5NAr
November 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
When groundwater demand exceeds safe pumping limits, governments must step in, says Marc Bierkens.

Farmers can:

✅ Grow crops that use less water & improve irrigation

Authorities can:

✅ Implement aquifer recharge & desalinate coastal water

👉 shorturl.at/fNTgS

@utrechtuniversity.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
How do you get parenting support to millions of families during a pandemic?

Lucie Cluver, laureate of the 2024 #ERCengage Award, figured it out well 👉 t.co/XxhP16D18a

🏆 2026 competition now open 👉 t.co/fFic8g294I

@ox.ac.uk @dspi-oxford.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
We’re at the @europarl.europa.eu, where ERC grantees meet MEPs to bridge frontier research and policy.

📺Tune in on Wed 12 Nov at 14.30 europarl.europa.eu/streaming/?e...

Who benefits from such exchanges between scientists and politicians? Hear from ERC President Maria Leptin.
November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Frédéric Dias, laureate of the 2024 #ERCengage Award, brought science to life in Ireland’s #AranIslands by hiring local fishermen ⚓, inspiring students 🏫 and building lasting community ties 🌊🤝 .

🏆 2026 competition now open 👉 buff.ly/GmZ9FQ2

@ucddublin.bsky.social @univparissaclay.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📣 Meet the new ERC Synergy Grant awardees!

Sixty-six research teams have been selected for funding, bringing together 239 scientists. Congratulations to all!

➡️ buff.ly/PSn3bi9

#EUfunded #HorizonEurope #ERCSyG
November 6, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Laureate of the 2024 #ERCengage Award, @orlamuldoon.bsky.social’s work on gender-based violence has deepened public understanding, driven media awareness, and inspired concrete policy change.

🏆 2026 competition now open 👉 t.co/UxqmuS3FsL

@unioflimerick.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Hear from Jan Lagerwall, physics professor and #Amb4ERC 🇱🇺

Sharing his inspiration for joining the Ambassadors for the ERC network and the value of connecting different communities 🤝

🔗 Read more about his research 👉 bit.ly/4nw9bWN

@ercgrantees.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM