Press Release: The European Commission welcomes the review of European Research Council structures and mechanisms

On 23 July, 2009, EU Commissioner Janez Potočnik received the report on the review of the European Research Council's (ERC) structures and mechanisms from the review panel's chair Professor Vaira Vike-Freiberga. This report represented a thorough scrutiny of the ERC structures, conducted by a high-level independent panel of experts. The Commission will respond to the report's recommendations and present its proposals on the future of the ERC by October 2009. The report emphasised the considerable achievements of the ERC and its critical role in the European Research Area, and highlights the need to take measures to ensure the sustainability of its initial success.

ESO: Background information: Grants and autonomy shape incoming ERC chief's agenda http://www.europeansources.info/record/grants-and-autonomy-shape-incoming-erc-chiefs-agenda/

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