Striking impact of ERC projects confirmed: 79% breakthroughs or major advances | ERC: European Research Council

Striking impact of ERC projects confirmed: 79% breakthroughs or major advances | ERC: European Research Council

A new independent study on the output of frontier research funded by the ERC shows that 79% of projects were of major impact: 19% led to a breakthrough and 60% to a major scientific advance. Almost half of the projects have already left their mark on the economy, society and policy-making, whilst around three quarters are foreseen to do so on the medium- and long-term. Published today, the analysis confirms the results announced in 2016 and 2017, with even a certain increase in overall impact in the latest study. It also demonstrates the top quality of the research supported by the ERC.