The European Union’s push to attract foreign scientific talent took a step forward today, with applications opening for a new supergrant aimed at “outstanding researchers” from around the world. Part of the EU’s Choose Europe for Science initiative launched last year, the 7-year, €7 million grants will be the largest ever provided by the European Research Council (ERC), which funds basic, curiosity-driven research. The awards could prove a powerful draw for U.S. scientists disillusioned with the state of research at home.