The European Research Council (ERC) received 3,458 proposals for its 2026 Advanced Grants, a 3.9% increase from last year. Physical Sciences and Engineering led with 1,439 applications, followed by Life Sciences (1,033) and Social Sciences and Humanities (986). Women researchers submitted 866 proposals, 25% of the total. The ERC allocated €747 million for 294 projects.
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