Press Release: New grants to help close the gap in research excellence across Europe

On 30 January 2015 the EU announced new grants to help bridge the research excellence gap between Member States and strengthen competitiveness and growth across Europe. The new Teaming instrument, under which these grants are awarded, is aimed at improving research performance and increase investment in countries with lower research excellence rankings. With funding from Horizon 2020, 31 projects from such countries had been selected to prepare operational plans for new Centres of Excellence by teaming up with high-calibre institutions from all over Europe.

ESO: Background information: First 'ERA Chairs' to boost research excellence in 11 regions http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-first-era-chairs-to-boost-research-excellence-in-11-regions/

ESO: Background information: Talent, commitment and resourcefulness in the pursuit of excellence in Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/speech-talent-commitment-and-resourcefulness-in-the-pursuit-of-excellence-in-europe/

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