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Israeli Researchers Secure Prestigious EU Grants for Cutting-Edge Science

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By ynet

First reported by Calcalist · 30 minutes ago

What happened

Eleven Israeli researchers have received prestigious European Research Council Starting Grants for 2026, supporting their work in fields ranging from quantum computing and AI to cancer research and neuroscience. The grants aim to foster early-career scientists and advance groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

  • 01Eleven Israeli researchers received ERC Starting Grants for 2026.
  • 02Grants support early-career scientists in diverse research fields.
  • 03Recipients are from Tel Aviv University, Technion, Bar-Ilan, Weizmann, and Ben-Gurion.
  • 04Research areas include quantum computing, AI, cancer, and neuroscience.
  • 05This year's number is lower than in 2024 but similar to 2025.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew26 minutes ago
Israeli Researchers Secure Prestigious EU Grants for Cutting-Edge Science
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew30 minutes ago
Israeli Researchers See Sharp Decline in Prestigious EU Grants

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