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EURORDIS announces that the European Research Council (ERC) has launched its first call for proposals to fund the next generation of independent research leaders in Europe. It targets young investigators who are about to establish or consolidate an independent research team or to start conducting independent research in Europe or an associated country. Approximately 200 grants of ? 500,000 – ? 2,000,000 will be awarded for up to 5 years. Applications should be made online. The deadline for applying is 25 April 2007. For more information and to apply, visit ERC.