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  16 April 2026

	
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      ERC News


        Applying for an ERC grant in the 2027 competitions: What you
        need to know

The ERC plans to launch the grant competitions under its 2027 Work 
Programme between July 2026 and June 2027, with the calls for proposals 
introducing several changes to the eligibility rules for applications.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/932453/en/2869>


        ERC President explains stricter application measures amid rising
        demand for funding

ERC President Maria Leptin explains the reasons for stricter 
resubmission limits for 2027 calls, that were introduced to manage 
rising number of applications and reviewer workload. She urges 
applicants to carefully assess timing of the submission and maturity of 
their proposals.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/932454/en/2869>


        Grant management video classes for ERC grantees

Are you an ERC grantee or do you manage an ERC grant? Watch six newly 
released videos designed to help you navigate the rules and manage your 
grant with ease.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/932455/en/2869>


      ERC Events


        9 May | Science in action: Celebrate Europe Day with the ERC

Curious how research shapes Europe’s future? Visit the ERC stand at the 
Europe Day celebrations in Brussels and explore science through hands-on 
activities, games, and engaging experiences

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/932456/en/2869>


        19-24 May | ERC at Copernicus Festival 2026

The Copernicus Festival in Kraków, Poland, is a major public science 
event where experts explore fundamental questions. The 2026 edition, on 
the theme ‘Complexity’, will delve into human evolution, the universe, 
and consciousness through talks and panel discussions. Supported by the 
ERC, it will feature ERC grantees sharing groundbreaking research.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/932457/en/2869>


      Science Stories


        How AI is reshaping the rules of war

Wars have always tested the limits of what states are prepared to do. 
Ingvild Bode studies how the rise of AI powered autonomous weapons is 
once again shifting those norms – and what this means for the rules 
meant to govern the use of force.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/932507/en/2869>


        Microbial hockey: bacteria spin micro-discs

Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) 
have demonstrated that E. coli bacteria can act like microscopic 
"blacksmiths," forming gel-like structures in water and even rotating 
tiny, disc-shaped objects by generating torque. The findings deepen our 
understanding of bacterial behaviour in confined spaces and could pave 
the way for developing new soft materials.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/932458/en/2869>


      Other


        FRONTIERS call for science journalists

An initiative funded by the ERC invites science journalists worldwide to 
apply for immersive residencies at European research institutions. 
Lasting between three and five months, this offers an opportunity to 
explore frontier research across diverse disciplines, including the 
social sciences and humanities. Deadline: 25 May 2026 (17.00 CEST)

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/932460/en/2869>


      ERC Calls


        Proof of Concept Grants

Deadline: 17 September 2026

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/932461/en/2869>

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