Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The ERC Synergy Grants foster collaboration between outstanding researchers, enabling them to combine their expertise, knowledge and resources to push the boundaries of scientific discovery. This funding is part of […]
A holistic approach to understanding radicalisation
With an evidence-based approach, researchers examine how social exclusion impacts radicalisation and extremism among far-right and Muslim populations. Most studies that explore the root causes of extremism are theoretical and lack an empirical basis. While it is understood that radicalisation is fostered by a combination of social, structural and individual conditions, the interplay of these […]
Independent experts call for increased investment to strengthen Europe’s research and innovation leadership
More excellent research, impactful innovation and technology scale-ups are needed to make Europe more globally competitive, secure and sustainable. These are among the twelve expert recommendations presented today to the Commission to strengthen Horizon Europe, the EU research and innovation programme, and its successor. The recommendations have been drafted by an independent group of 15 […]
From industrial side stream to clean source for biofuels
A new process looks to turn black liquor, a by-product of the pulp and paper industry, into a low-emission biofuel. Cited by the International Energy Agency as the fifth most important fuel on Earth, black liquor has the potential to become the new black gold. “Black liquor is a common by-product of the pulp mills […]
Solar panel recycling the affordable, sustainable way
PHOTORAMA receives recognition for its innovative work in photovoltaic panel recycling and raw material recovery. The EU-funded PHOTORAMA project’s efforts to improve photovoltaic (PV) panel recycling and raw material recovery has earned it the prestigious 2024 European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Innovation Award. The award recognises outstanding EU-funded projects whose innovations contribute towards Europe’s clean […]
Postdoctoral Researcher, Neuroscience, Greece
The research group of Dr. Panayiota Poirazi under the NIH grant, No 1R01MH124867-01 (Co-PI), w. Attila Losonczy (PI), “Experimental and modeling investigations into microcircuit, cellular and subcellular determinants of hippocampal ensemble recruitment to contextual representations”, ΝΙΗ, 1/1/2021-31/12/2025, invites applications for one Postdoctoral fellow. Duties of the position The successful applicant will work on a multidisciplinary […]
Postdoctoral Researcher, Archaeological Research Unit, University of Cyprus
The University of Cyprus invites applications for the vacancy of one (1) Postdoctoral Researcher full time position at the Archaeological Research Unit. Duties of the position Engagement in high-level research in GeoInformatics (Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geophysical Prospection, Satellite Remote Sensing, Computational methods, Statistical analysis, Network Analysis) in Archaeological Research. • Support in the teaching […]
Postdoc in Soil Organic Matter Turnover
Biology Centre CAS is looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher well-experienced in soil chemistry and biology who will join the research team working on successful grant proposals focused on soil organic matter turnover as affected by forest and agriculture management and climate change. Required selection criteria advanced skills in analytical chemistry and experience with analytical […]
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions announce €1.25 billion to support cutting-edge research
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions will fund doctoral and postdoctoral programmes and collaborative research and innovation projects with various calls in 2024, supporting around 10,000 researchers. The European Commission has announced new calls under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in 2024. This year, the MSCA will provide organisations with over €1.25 billion to fund cutting-edge research […]