The European Research Council (ERC) has officially adopted the Work Programme for 2025, aimed at strengthening research across Europe. This programme outlines funding opportunities, call budgets, competition calendars, and funding conditions for the ERC, ensuring over 2.7 billion euros in research grants for the coming year. This funding comes from both EU countries and those associated with the Horizon Europe programme.
Among the new features included in the 2025 Work Programme are the extended eligibility periods for Starting Grants and Consolidator Grants. These periods can be extended in well-documented cases where applicants have been unable to work or have had their working hours reduced due to disabilities or natural or man-made disasters. Additionally, the programme includes actions to help national contact points share best practices and promote open science.
The adopted document also provides for ongoing evaluation of the impacts of ERC funding, communication of ERC activities to a broader audience, and continued support for researchers through various initiatives and events, such as webinars and informational days. This adoption underscores the ERC’s commitment to excellence in research and scientific advancement in Europe.
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