INFLUENCE (MEDIA AND POLICY)

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Prize

The ERC Influence (Media and Policy) Award is designed to champion outstanding science communicators among ERC Principal Investigators. This recognition prize specifically honors activities that effectively engage diverse audiences, including journalists, policymakers, and citizen groups, to foster public dialogue and awareness based on ERC-funded frontier research outcomes.

Who is Funded: ERC Principal Investigators & Public Engagement

This section details the eligibility criteria for the ERC Influence (Media and Policy) Award, specifying who can apply and the overarching objectives of this recognition prize. The program aims to acknowledge outstanding science communicators among ERC Principal Investigators who successfully engage audiences beyond academia with their research.

What is Funded: Research Communication and Societal Impact

This section outlines the types of activities and thematic areas eligible for the ERC Influence (Media and Policy) Award, clarifying the scope of public engagement recognized by the prize.

Type and Scope of Funding: Recognition and Financial Award

This section details the financial nature of the ERC Influence (Media and Policy) Award, including the type of financial instrument and the specific amount awarded.

Conditions and Requirements: Application Guidelines

This section describes the essential conditions and requirements for applicants seeking the ERC Influence (Media and Policy) Award, covering submission rules and eligibility.

Application Procedure: Evaluation and Notification

This section outlines the process for submitting applications and how the evaluation and selection of prize winners are conducted.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that govern the ERC Influence (Media and Policy) Award, ensuring transparency and adherence to established regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

10.000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

One prize of EUR 10 000

Deadline

Deadline:

08.02.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Prizes And Competitions

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Research Council (ERC)

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