Press Release: Commission to fund top research chairs in less-developed regions

Grants of up to €2.4 million will be awarded to universities or research institutions in less developed regions in Europe, under a pilot programme of the European Commission. The aim of the so-called ERA Chairs initiative is to attract outstanding academics to places that want to be on the international map for top research.

European Commission: MEMO/12/988: Frequently Asked Questions on European Research Area (ERA) Chairs http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-12-988_en.htm

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