In conversation with ERC starting grant winner Paola Cattaneo

The European Research Council (ERC) provides opportunities each year for researchers to apply for various grant programs to fund their research. One of these grant categories is the ERC Starting Grant, which is specifically designed for early-career scientists who are prepared to work independently. This grant is open to researchers from any field and any nationality provided that they have 2–7 years of experience since completing their PhD and are conducting their research at public or private research organizations in EU member states or associated countries. The competition for this prestigious funding opportunity is fierce, but successful projects can receive up to €1.5 million for a period of 5 years.