About European Research College (ERC).
The European Research College (ERC) is an independent institution within ERUNI, established as a centre for scholarly collaboration and innovation. It operates as a decentralised research network, comprising relatively autonomous centres based in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. While formally integrated into the ERUNI framework, each centre maintains academic independence in shaping its research priorities and activities.
As a vibrant research hub, the ERC brings together scholars at all stages of their academic careers — from early-career researchers and postdoctoral fellows to senior academics who offer mentorship and leadership in advancing rigorous, high-quality research.
European Research College London specialises in two principal areas: economics and business studies on the one hand, and psychological and educational sciences on the other.
European Research College Amsterdam undertakes research in legal theory, international law, commercial law, and related legal disciplines. A second area of focus encompasses political science and international relations.
Dedicated to academic excellence, the ERC organises workshops, lectures, and events aimed at developing essential academic competencies, including research management, scholarly writing, and research communication. These initiatives are designed to equip researchers with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of contemporary academia.
With its decentralised structure, independent governance, and international orientation, the ERC offers an intellectually stimulating environment for scholarly exchange, professional development, and innovative thought. We warmly invite researchers to engage, collaborate, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within a community that upholds excellence, integrity, and innovation.
Get in touch.
If you are an aspiring researcher looking for a dynamic environment in which to advance your academic career, we warmly invite you to get in touch. At the European Research College, we are always keen to collaborate with passionate and motivated individuals from around the world. Whether your interests lie in interdisciplinary research, academic workshops, or the development of scholarly and professional skills, we offer a unique opportunity to grow within an intellectually stimulating and supportive community.
We welcome researchers seeking to make a meaningful impact in a range of disciplines. Our London centre focuses on economics, business studies, psychological sciences, and educational research. In Amsterdam, our research themes include legal theory, international law, commercial law, political science, and international relations. If your academic interests align with any of these areas, we encourage you to reach out.
Whether you are a professor, senior researcher, or an early-career scholar, we would be delighted to explore potential collaboration with you. Together, we can shape the future of research and contribute to a culture rooted in academic excellence, innovation, and integrity.
For all enquiries regarding research collaboration, academic partnerships, or potential affiliation with any of our centres, please contact our Research Engagement Coordinator, Charlie Gallan. Charlie will be happy to receive your CV and academic background, and will connect you with the appropriate research lead. He also provides administrative support throughout the onboarding process and facilitates introductions within the ERC’s international research community.
