European Research Council (ERC) research[1] grants are the premier research funding vehicle in Europe and are of the highest prestige as the selection process is extremely competitive and is based strictly on quality. On average only about 12% of the applications are successful and receive funding.
I really encourage you to apply for this program. During its ten months you will be introduced to knowledge that is must-have for any prospective data scientist.
The year was full of challenges, especially as I was doing the two programs simultaneously, which required the development of new skills and challenged me in several areas.
After studying business administration and working in banking and investment banking, I was completely sure of my plan: I wanted to continue developing my career in the finance industry.
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