The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched exciting joint initiative to promote investment in frontier research and highlight the importance of research by explaining how it benefits the economy and society. 

Following a call for expression of interest to all ERC grantees, the AERG received over 200 applications, from which 57 applicants were interviewed. Thirty-two ERC grantees have been selected and nominated as Ambassadors for the ERC.

Among them are 17 women and 15 men from 21 EU Member States as well as five Associated Countries - Israel, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK. The new ambassadors work across various domains, from life sciences to social sciences and humanities, to physical sciences and engineering. 

Congratulations to Prof Mona Simion (ERC StG Grantee) from CoAH on her nomination. 

Ambassadors will advocate for frontier research through talks, conferences, and media engagement, often in collaboration with National Contact Points (NCPs) and the AERG. 

The network invites ERC Grantees to reinforce the ERC’s vision, particularly ahead of the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10). 

You can read more on AERG in here.

Press release

First published: 1 May 2025

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