Report on ‘Building Bridges’ Science-Policy Conference

Report on ‘Building Bridges’ Science-Policy Conference

The report provides an in-depth overview of the sessions, debates, and dynamic exchanges held during the conference—from high-level plenaries and interactive debates to parallel sessions, workshops, and side events. Designed to share lessons learned and highlight best...
478 early-career researchers selected for ERC Starting Grants

478 early-career researchers selected for ERC Starting Grants

The European Research Council (ERC) has selected 478 early-career researchers across Europe to receive this year’s Starting Grants. With a total funding of €761 million, these grants support excellent research across diverse fields, including physical sciences and...
DG Research and Innovation new organization chart

DG Research and Innovation new organization chart

The European Commission has published an updated organisational chart of its General Directorate for Research and Innovation (DG RTD). As of 1 September, the new director of Directorate B Healthy Planet is James Morrison. Mr. Morrison succeeds John Bell, who retired...
ERC receives 3,329 applications for Advanced Grants 2025

ERC receives 3,329 applications for Advanced Grants 2025

he European Research Council has presented the preliminary data on submitted proposals to its ERC Advanced Grants 2025 call which closed for applications on 28 August 2025. ERC Advanced Grants are designed to support excellent researchers at the career stage when they...