Five Portuguese scientists have been awarded multi-million euro grants from the European Research Council (ERC). This announcement was made on Thursday, highlighting significant achievements in the scientific community.
Details of the Grants
- The grants are part of four consortia, with two Portuguese scientists collaborating in one of them.
- Three scientists are based at institutions in Portugal, while two others are working abroad.
- Each consortium will receive over €10 million to fund their research projects.
Research Focus Areas
- Investigating the role of specific chromosome regions in aging processes.
- Developing innovative biomaterials for various applications.
- Advancing the understanding of innate behavior biology in humans and mice.
- Studying the interactions between human populations and nature in East African mountains, including the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro.
This funding boost is expected to drive groundbreaking discoveries and strengthen Portugal's position in global scientific research.
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