Meet the European Research Council (ERC): Frontier Research in Norway
In June 2024, the University of Bergen hosted an exclusive event dedicated to excellent research. The event was recorded.
Meet the European Research Council (ERC): Frontier research
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The event took place on 26 June, 2024.听听
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The University of Bergen (UiB) was proud to welcome the President and听 to Bergen.听
We invited the entire research community to participate in this open event in the University Aula, where they had the opportunity to:听
Explore the significant role of excellent research in Norway and Europe through a panel dialogue featuring the ERC President, the President of the Norwegian Research Council and UiB鈥檚 Rector.听听
Gain insight into the ERC鈥檚 perspectives, including trends, future developments, and the principles guiding the work of the ERC Vice-Presidents, across different research domains.听听
Hear firsthand from ERC-funded researchers about their pioneering accomplishments and get invaluable insights into their journeys.听 Learn how ERC grants can elevate your career and research with substantial funding opportunities for different career stages.听
Participants and guests were welcome to engage with ERC representatives, speakers and colleagues in plenary sessions and in the networking breaks.听听
This event was organised in collaboration with .
Programme Wednesday, 26th June
| Time | Activities and speakers |
| 09:00 | Registration, Coffee and tea听 |
| 10:00 | Welcome speeches |
| 10:10 | The role of excellent research in Norway and Europe - panel debate Moderator: , ERC Scientific Council member |
| 10:50 | The ERC's听perspectives on trends and developments in international research听 |
| 11:05 | Coffee and tea |
| 11:20 | Frontier research in Norway Inga Berre, Professor, University of Bergen |
| 12:55 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:45 | End of event |
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European Research Council (ERC)
Set up by the European Union in 2007, ERC is the premier European funding organisation for excellent frontier research.
It funds creative researchers of any nationality and age, to run projects based across Europe.
The ERC offers 4听core grant schemes:听
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With its additional听听scheme, the ERC helps grantees to explore the innovation potential of their ideas or research results.
ERC at UiB
This year, UiB secured our 50th ERC grant since 2010.
