ERC Starting Grants Funding

The European Research Council starting investigator grants are probably the most prestigious grants that can be won by researchers in the first half of their career in Europe. Some details on this years winners are provided on the Nature blog here. Those who read the blog and are in the beginnings of a research career (e.g. starting a PhD) in Europe should have a look at this scheme and the people who win it to provide themselves with a high anchor.