Le CERCle - Aix-Marseille ERC Club is pleased to announce its plenary session 2025, which will be held in the presence of Christine Courillon, Policy Officer at the European Research Council (ERC), at the Amphithéâtre Lacydon, 63 La Canebière, 13001 Marseille.

This session will bring together members of the CERCle, It is open to all researchers, directors of research structures and institutes, as well as researchers and teacher-researchers on the site supported by the CERCle and the MER. It is also open to all researchers wishing to submit an ERC project.

An operational approach will be favoured, with practical advice, feedback and exchanges to make the process less daunting and encourage young researchers in particular to apply.

Registration required before 7 November 2025 via this form (limited number of places).

Provisional agenda

1.30 p.m. to 1.45 p.m. Coffee reception and registration

1.45pm - 5pm Plenary session

• Opening speech - Stefan Enoch, Vice-President Research
• Presentation of ERC-funded projects on the website
• CERCle annual report: 2024 review and 2025 outlook
• Keynote by Christine Courillon, followed by an open discussion and a Q&A session
• Testimonials in round-table format and discussion with the audience
• End of session

5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cocktails and informal discussions

For more information, please contact the CERCle : Hugo Fresson