Bocconi was awarded with an unprecedented 7 ERC Starting Grants by the European Research Council, which today announced the recipients of funding reserved for researchers in the initial stage of their careers. One more Grant was won by a researcher who applied with his previous university, but took office as a Bocconi Assistant Professor on 1 September, 2023. Total Bocconi funding amounts to €10.5mln (€11.94mln considering the grant which is being moved to Boconi). This extraordinary achievement testifies to Bocconi’s excellence in academic research. The highly competitive nature of these grants makes securing one a success in itself, considering that only about 15% of proposals are approved for funding. Moreover, having received multiple ERC Starting Grants opens up many opportunities to build and lead dynamic research teams, fostering collaboration and attracting top-notch talent. Including the latest, ERC Grants won by Bocconi total 61.

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