Overseas organizations and global consortiums Collaboration with European Research Council under the Implementing Agreement

This collaboration enables researchers receiving support under AMED-funded projects (hereinafter referred to as “AMED-supported researchers”) to collaborate with European research teams already supported through the EU-funded ERC grants (hereinafter referred to as “ERC-supported European teams”).

This initiative aims to facilitate researcher interactions, promote skill development, and foster collaborations that enhance current AMED R&D efforts. Through discussion and collaboration with ERC-supported European teams, AMED-supported researchers are expected to expand their international networks, incorporate new perspectives and approaches, and enhance ongoing AMED R&D projects.

AMED and the European Commission signed the implementing arrangement in 2020 and began the research collaboration with ERC since 2021.

• Eligible Participants: Principal investigators, co-investigators, or research participants involved in AMED R&D projects.
• Duration of research visits: AMED-supported researchers participate in ERC-supported research projects through short-term, long-term stays, or multiple visits.　
• Costs: Travel expenses can be covered by the budget of AMED ongoing R&D projects. Subsistence costs or any other eligible costs may be supported by the ERC-supported European teams.