Meet the European Research Council (ERC): Frontier Research in Norway
Join us for an exclusive event dedicated to excellent research!
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The University of Bergen (UiB) is proud to welcome the President and Scientific Council of the European Research Council (ERC) to Bergen.
We extend an open invitation to the entire research community to participate in this open event in the University Aula, where you will have the opportunity to:
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’s Rector.
Gain insight into the ERC’s perspectives, including trends, future developments, and the principles guiding the work of the ERC Vice-Presidents, across different research domains.
Hear firsthand from ERC-funded researchers about their pioneering accomplishments and get invaluable insights into their journeys. Learn how ERC grants can elevate your career and research with substantial funding opportunities for different career stages.
You are welcome to engage with ERC representatives, speakers and colleagues in plenary sessions and in the networking breaks.
This event is organised in collaboration with The Research Council of Norway.
Programme Wednesday, 26th June
| Time | Activities and speakers |
| 09:45 | Coffee and tea |
| 10:00 | Welcome speeches |
| 10:10 | The role of excellent research in Norway and Europe - panel debate |
| 10:50 | The ERC's perspectives on trends and developments in international research |
| 11:15 | Frontier research in Norway Speakers TBA |
| 12:45 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:45 | End of event |
Practical information
Please register here, for online and physical attendence.
It will also be possible to follow the event online (link will be provided here).
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 core grant schemes:
With its additional Proof of Concept Grant scheme, the ERC helps grantees to explore the innovation potential of their ideas or research results. Read more on erc.europa.eu
ERC at UiB
This year, UiB secured our 50th ERC grant since 2010.
