Obtaining funding from the European Research Council (ERC) is, for many researchers, a turning point. Not only because of the funding itself, but also because of what it represents in terms of independence, stability and scientific projection. With the next Advanced Grant call expected to open on 28 May, interest in this type of funding…
The European Research Council (ERC) has introduced relevant changes in the 2026 Work Programme that directly affect proposal preparation. Following the closure of the Starting and Consolidator Grant calls, the Advanced Grant 2026 is the next individual scheme with an upcoming deadline, closing on 27 August 2026. Researchers currently preparing their Advanced Grant proposals should…
The closure of the main Horizon Europe 2026 deadlines once again highlights the central role of this programme as a driver of research and innovation across Europe. In a context shaped by global challenges — from the green transition to digital transformation and the sustainability of healthcare systems — Horizon Europe is consolidating its position…
Every 21 April marks World Creativity and Innovation Day, a date that highlights the value of generating ideas as a driver of progress. In the European context, where research and innovation are key to addressing challenges such as the green transition, digitalisation or the sustainability of healthcare systems, this message is particularly relevant. However, experience…
Every 7 April, World Health Day highlights major global health challenges. In 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Let’s support science” (#StandWithScience), the World Health Organization launches a campaign that goes beyond awareness-raising: a global call to strengthen the role of science and international collaboration as key pillars to protect the health of people,…
The experience of Efrén Fernández Securing funding from the European Research Council (ERC) is, for many researchers, a turning point. Not only because of the funding itself, but because of what it represents: scientific independence, the ability to develop one’s own research line, and international recognition. But getting there is rarely a straightforward process. The…
The European Commission continues to advance one of the concepts set to transform the way products, materials and technologies are developed in Europe: Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD). This approach, promoted under the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability within the European Green Deal, aims to integrate criteria for human health safety, environmental protection and…
The European Research Council (ERC) is not just a funding programme. Since 2007, it has become Europe’s most prestigious mark of scientific excellence. With an annual budget exceeding €2 billion under Horizon Europe (more than €16 billion for the period 2021–2027), the ERC funds frontier research with no thematic restrictions and under a single criterion:…
By Leticia Pérez Saiz, PhD in Neuroscience and Head of the Health Area (Cluster 1 – Horizon Europe) at Kveloce The health crises of recent years have taught us a clear lesson: today’s health challenges—population ageing, chronic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, the impact of climate change—cannot be solved with yesterday’s tools. We need constant innovation, robust…
Securing funding from the European Research Council (ERC) is rarely the result of a single attempt. In most cases, it is the outcome of a journey marked by resilience, perseverance and strategic decision-making. Researcher Sara Abalde-Cela, specialising in nanotechnology and biotechnology, and currently Principal Investigator in the Medical Devices group at the International Iberian Nanotechnology…