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Entrenched: Elite Capture and Social Mobility (ENTRENCHED)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Individuals, Markets and Organisations
Panel description: Economics, finance , management
Countries involved: Germany
Call: ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS (ERC-2024-COG, 2024)
Start date: 2025-05-01
End date: 2030-04-30
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1614893.0
EU funding (EUR): 1614893.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

New democracies often inherit entrenched political or economic elites who retain substantial influence over policymaking. This project studies a number of systematic and idiosyncratic shocks to such elites and examines whether these critical junctures affect the persistence and decline of their economic and political power. It is pertinent to economists and political scientists and contributes to ongoing debates regarding social mobility and elite capture. I propose to study these topics within the historical context of Prussia, where the landed nobility formed an entrenched elite wielding enormous power throughout the 19th century. In the 20th century, they faced substantial economic and political disruptions (disempowerment in a revolution, death in two world wars, and displacement from their estates), yet arguably remained highly influential. I will create a novel panel dataset, digitized from primary and secondary sources, documenting ownership and size of the universe of ca. 22,000 large landed estates from 1871 to 1945. This core dataset will be augmented with individual-level data on incumbents in various non-elected offices in the public administration and archival data on social ties among the elite. In combination, these data enable the analysis of the social mobility and political influence of the landed elite with unprecedented detail, using institutional and idiosyncratic shocks to the elite for causal inference. WP1 (disempowerment) studies the impact of democratic transitions, which entail a de facto decline in the political value of land ownership, on the social mobility and political power of the elite. WP 2 (death) studies how individual shocks—the death of a family member in military service—affect the social mobility and ability to shape the political process of the elite. WP3 (displacement) studies the role of social ties in the elite's social mobility and potential elite capture post-WWII, following their forced relocation to West Germany.

Keywords: elites,social mobility,elite capture,wealth
The Self-Fashioning of Women Writers in Early Modern Italy (1490-1610) (WOMENWRITERS)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Postdoctoral Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Italy
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021 (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01, 2021)
Start date: 2023-01-01
End date: 2026-07-31
Duration (months): 43.0
Total project cost (EUR): 235737.6
EU funding (EUR): 235737.6
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

Today issues vital to women are on the public agenda: equal pay, childcare, domestic abuse, breast cancer research and curricular revision with an eye to the inclusion of women. These recent achievements have their origins in things women (and some male supporters) said - or rather wrote - for the first time 600 years ago. Women writers began to emerge as a collective, non-occasional, literary phenomenon in the long 16th century (1490-1610). While the development was to an extent pan-European, its centre of gravity was undoubtedly Italy. The activity of women writers has been well documented by historians and scholars of literature. However, unlike their male counterparts, interest in the self-fashioning and presentation of women writers in portraits has been only sporadically touched upon. The project WOMENWRITERS will pursue 3 objectives: a) to assemble the intellectual biographies of 18 women writers included in 17 anthologies of poetry published in Venice (1545-1590), by detecting the strategies of self-fashioning in their published works; b) to collect and classify female portraits from the 16th century, in different media, on the basis of their association with the names of women writers, according to internal (inscriptions, attributes) or external (later traditions) evidence; c) to make a final assessment of the formal and visual strategies of self-fashioning adopted by women writers active in the long 16th century, and to provide the first quantification and classification of their portraits. The general goal of WOMENWRITERS is to improve our current understanding of the role of women in the cultural and artistic life of the early modern period. The project will challenge preconceptions on Renaissance misogyny, while at the same time addressing current anxieties on attitudes around gender. Furthermore, by focusing on women writers, it will raise awareness on the still highly relevant problem of female access to education.

Keywords: earl modern women writers portraiture gender studies early modern art
WAVES: Documenting Women’s Activism in environmental Sacrifice Zones (WAVES)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Postdoctoral Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 (HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01, 2024)
Start date: 2025-08-01
End date: 2027-07-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 276187.92
EU funding (EUR): 276187.92
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

WAVES explores and documents the activism of the organisation Women of Sacrifice Zones in Resistance in Quintero-Puchuncaví, Chile. These areas, severely impacted by industrial environmental degradation, disproportionately affect marginalised communities, particularly women. The project fills a research gap by examining the intersection of gender, environmental justice, and political activism in the Global South—an area often overlooked in favour of studies focused on the Global North. WAVES employs an innovative multimodal methodology combining Photovoice and participatory video, empowering women to document and narrate their experiences of environmental injustice. The project will produce a documentary, exhibited in Chile, the UK, and Spain, providing these women with a platform to intervene in public discourse, reshaping the representations of women activists in sacrifice zones. Beyond academia, WAVES aims to influence policy discussions, amplify marginalised voices, and strengthen community resilience, focuses on the social impacts of environmental degradation on women’s lives and highlights their strategies for resistance. The researcher will receive technical and theoretical training at the School of Film, Media, and Creative Technologies at the University of Portsmouth and the Anthropocene Research Centre at University College London, gaining competencies in Photovoice, participatory video, and theoretical frameworks on the social impact of environmental crises. This will reinforce European interdisciplinary networks, contributing to dialogue between the Global South and Europe. The name WAVES symbolises the ongoing efforts of women activists, whose actions—like the waves of the sea—continuously shape and influence both local and global environments, embodying resilience and transformation.It also refers to the maritime contexts of the research: Valparaíso, Portsmouth, London and Barcelona.

Keywords: women,photography,film,activism,enviromental justice,sacrifice zones
A new paradigm in agrochemistry by manipulating structural bulk (AGROSTERICS)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: ERC actions
Countries involved: Austria
Call: ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT GRANTS (ERC-2023-POC, 2023)
Start date: 2023-10-01
End date: 2025-03-31
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 150000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The advent of agriculture has played a decisive role in humankind’s ability to create localized settlements, which has consequently led to the development of complex societies. With increases in human population, the need for reliable large-scale agriculture grew. Sustenance of modern society is a significant societal challenge and relies heavily on two factors: fertilization and crop protection. While the Haber-Bosch process, and related concepts, have contributed to solving the former, crop protection remains a key issue. Significant innovation in many key areas is necessary to enhance the effectiveness of crop protection, as the invention of economically viable processes for the creation of novel types of crop protection agents will play a decisive role in enabling agriculture to sustain the world’s population. In a project supported by the ERC CoG VINCAT, Nuno Maulide and his group (at the Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Vienna, Austria) have made groundbreaking discoveries that could significantly impact the production of agriculturally relevant compounds. The goal of the ERC PoC project AGROSTERICS is to implement this technology to ultimately demonstrate its efficacy and to develop an appropriate market analysis and IP strategy
‘The Space and Sound of Silence: Embodied Political Communication and the Roman Senatorial Elite’ (RS SILENCE)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Postdoctoral Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Sweden
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021 (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01, 2021)
Start date: 2023-01-01
End date: 2024-12-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 206887.68
EU funding (EUR): 206887.68
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Silence shouts, as the Romans recognised. Silence and absence are communicative strategies which are deployed and interpreted by actors and audiences according to the participatory expectations of a given field. This project is the first major study of silence and absence as communicative strategies in the Roman World. It focuses on members of the senatorial elite (including the women of senatorial families), who were highly skilful, creative, and influential actors in and interpreters of political culture, and it analyses the significance of their deployment of silence and absence as communicative strategies in the transition from the participatory system of the Republic to the autocracy of the Principate. The method encompasses the survey and analysis of textual material of various genres from the first century BCE – first century CE, with a particular focus on the relationship between the constructions of gender and of authority. This novel project will expand understanding of the performance dynamics of Roman politics and the frequency and significance of silence and absence as strategies within it. The larger issues of agency, participation, freedom, and resistance which the project addresses are pertinent now in light of the rise of the ‘new demagogues’ and the challenges facing contemporary democracies.

Keywords: roman history,classics,political history,gender
Strategic Integration of Complex Networks and Systems for Advancing Biomedical Research (CBeRa)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area
Programme: Widening participation and spreading excellence
Theme: Attracting and mobilising the best talents
Destination: Attracting and mobilising the best talents
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Panel: Life Sciences
Countries involved: Portugal
Call: ERA Chairs (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-TALENTS-01, 2023)
Start date: 2025-03-01
End date: 2030-02-28
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2497291.25
EU funding (EUR): 2497291.25
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Biomedical research is a rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field that tackles the intricacies of complex biological processes, disease etiology and mechanisms. An increasing amount of available health data requires new tools and approaches to characterise multiscale, multilayer complex systems. Complex Networks and Systems (CNS) science therefore offers a comprehensive framework towards a holistic vision of human health and disease, and improved prevention or treatment measures. CBeRa aims to enhance the excellence and competitiveness of the recently established Católica Biomedical Research Centre (CBR) at Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), Portugal, by strategically integrating a CNS research line. This will involve the setting of a permanent new research team of outstanding researchers in CNS, along with implementing structural changes towards the European Research Area priorities and Open Science policy. CBeRa will contribute to: i) establish CBR as an international reference in holistic biomedical research, pursuing a unique line of inquiry within the CNS field; ii) position CBR/UCP as a reference in CNS education, by enhancing the quality and impact of the institutional programmes; iii) broaden CBR international networks with leading academic and non-academic stakeholders, to propel its reputation and visibility; iv) foster science awareness and facilitate knowledge transfer to society; v) introduce sustainable structural changes. A set of networking tools and events, expert visits, educational, research and training programmes, and capacity-building activities will raise CBR’s profile and performance. CBeRa will act as a catalyst for structural changes, fostering interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaborations, and promoting internationalisation. In summary, CBeRa aligns with CBR’s vision of becoming a European Centre of excellence in biomedical research and contributes to bridge the existing R&I gap between Portugal and leading EU countries.

Keywords: complex networks and systems biomedical research education era
MISSION POSSIBLE: RESEARCHERS ON BOARD FOR AN INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE (MISSION POSSIBLE)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: European Researchers' Night
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Cyprus
Call: European Researchers' Night and Researchers at Schools 2024-2025 (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-CITIZENS-01, 2023)
Start date: 2024-04-01
End date: 2026-03-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 300000.0
EU funding (EUR): 300000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The vision of MISSION POSSIBLE proposal is to connect researchers with citizens and the general public at large, in a quest to increase awareness on research and innovation (R&I) and their impact on citizens’ daily life and to boost public recognition of science and research education in Cyprus. In line with the Call objectives, MISSION POSSIBLE will seek to bring researchers closer to the younger generation, to engage, inspire and encourage young people, especially those who are less inclined to embark on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) and research careers, whilst supporting educators in developing a scientific approach through direct interaction with researchers. In the framework of the proposed project, two European Researchers’ Night (ERN) events will be organised in Cyprus on the last Friday of September 2024 and 2025, accompanied by related pre- and post- events and activities (such as Open Lab Days/Science Roadshows, Panel Discussions and Training Workshops) close to the dates of the ERN events, and complemented by the "Researchers at Schools" activities taking place all year round. The main theme of the proposed project activities (“MISSION POSSIBLE") is inspired by the EU Missions aiming to mobilise collective efforts to tackle common challenges by 2030 and bring about lasting impact. The target audience is the public at large, attracting people regardless of their age, gender or scientific background, with a special focus on families, pupils and students. Having coordinated the organisation of ERN events in Cyprus since 2006, the Research and Innovation Foundation will seek to build on its accumulated experience and established collaboration with stakeholders of the local R&I ecosystem to ensure success of project activities, supported by a vibrant and diverse awareness campaign to communicate key project messages, as well as by robust impact assessment activities.

Keywords: european researchers night,research careers,science communication,eu missions,csa,msca,lump sum,steam,research and innovation,randi,awareness,inspire,young generation
Identification and change of passive value markers in the laboratory and naturalistic environments (PassiveValueMarkers)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: The Human Mind and Its Compl exity
Panel description: Cognitive science, psychology, linguistics
Countries involved: Israel
Call: ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS (ERC-2022-COG, 2022)
Start date: 2023-07-01
End date: 2028-06-30
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2000000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2000000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

When you look at a given object - are you calculating its value even if not prompted to doWhen you look at a given object - are you calculating its value even if not prompted to do so? Most theories of valuation claim that choice, prompt or in general elicitation are needed to induce valuation. However, the well-known mere exposure effect dating back to 1968, suggests that merely viewing an item can induce valuation and even enhance value. In this proposal I aim to demonstrate that valuation is an early and automatic process relying on visual, attentional and motor systems. PassiveValueMarkers offers a novel framework to identify biomarkers of value of individual items passively, without elicitation. The aims of PassiveValueMarkers are: 1) Identifying behavioural and neural passive markers for individual items using computational modelling in and influencing these markers ; 2) Detecting passive markers of value in gaze pattern analysis behaviourally and in the brain using fMRI; 3) Considering the gap that exists between laboratory studies and the real world, I will identify passive value markers in naturalistic virtual reality environments. The overreaching aim of this proposal is to develop a new theoretical framework on individual passive value construction and change. To do so, I will use a unique combination of neuroimaging, computational modelling, gaze-tracking analysis and virtual reality. This research will directly address an understudied area of how value for individual items is formed by the brain without active prompt or elicitation. Uncovering the mechanisms of passive value representation at the single item level and individualized per participant, will allow to design closed loop manipulations at the item level. This approach will serve as the basis for developing novel evidence-based methods for enhanced preference modification in healthy participants and in disorders with abnormal valuation such as addictions, mental illness, and eating disorders.

Keywords: value,fmri,eye gaze,virtual reality,behaviour change
Next-generation surgical robotics to set a new standard of care in orthopaedic surgery (Ganymed)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Open to supporting projects in all areas of science, technology,...
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: France
Call: EIC Accelerator Open 2021 (HORIZON-EIC-2021-ACCELERATOROPEN-01, 2021)
Start date: 2022-01-01
End date: 2023-12-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3551422.5
EU funding (EUR): 2485995.75
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Driven by a growing and aging population, demand for orthopaedic surgery is rapidly increasing. Orthopaedic surgical techniques, however, have not changed in decades and 95% of procedures are performed without technological assistance. This means that the length and outcome of a procedure is entirely dependent on the experience of the surgeon. Surgical procedures are cumbersome and costly, with conventional instrumentation providing no means to collect data from the operating room (OR) to optimise procedures or facilitate patient-specific surgical planning. Ganymed is re-tooling orthopaedics with the next generation of surgical robotics. Our product is the first compact, ergonomic, intuitive, and cost-effective device, supporting surgeons to perform more precise and safer joint-replacement procedures. The robot introduces computer vision-driven intelligence and perception into the OR, enabling contactless localisation of the patient’s anatomy and paving the way for a data-driven OR.

Keywords: computer vision,joint replacement surgery,assisted surgery,surgical robotics
All-integrated on-chip ion trap towards fault-tolerant quantum computing (MAGICAL)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Challenges
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Germany
Call: Emerging quantum technology components (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-02, 2024)
Start date: 2025-06-01
End date: 2027-05-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3564750.0
EU funding (EUR): 2495325.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Europe stands at a critical juncture in the global quantum computing race. As international tech giants invest billions in quantum research, the EU risks falling behind, potentially compromising its technological sovereignty and economic competitiveness. This situation demands an urgent and innovative European response. eleQtron presents a breakthrough solution: MAGIC (MAgnetic Gradient Induced Coupling) quantum computing technology. Unlike conventional approaches, MAGIC uses microwave fields to control trapped-ion qubits, offering unprecedented scalability and performance. This innovation overcomes key limitations of current quantum computers, providing a clear path to fault-tolerant, large-scale quantum systems. Our technology demonstrates world-record low crosstalk between qubits, high single- and two-qubit gate fidelities, and exceptional coherence times (up to 10 seconds), far surpassing competitors. Our unique architecture enables all-to-all qubit connectivity and operates at higher temperatures than superconducting systems, dramatically reducing infrastructure costs and complexity. Our solution has the potential to revolutionize industries crucial to Europe's future, from drug discovery and material science to financial modeling and climate change mitigation. Through this project, we will complete development of our scalable, on-chip trapped-ion processor, attract additional private investment, and ensure our strategically vital technology remains anchored in Europe.

Keywords: quantum computing trapped ions quantum technology fault tolerance qubits quantum error correction magnetic gradient induced coupling