ERC Grants | Fostering Science

Next calls

ERC-2027-CoG

The call is now open. You can start your application here.

Deadline for submission: January 12th, 2027

ERC-2027-SyG

Call opening in February 2027.

Deadline for submission: May 11th, 2027

What is the ERC?

The European Research Council (ERC) has been funding scientific excellence since 2007. It supports curiosity-driven, investigator-driven research across all fields, with scientific excellence as its sole criterion. The ERC welcomes researchers of any age or nationality, offering grants for projects that push the boundaries of knowledge.

Some examples of projects funded by the ERC

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Find all ERC funded projects here.

ERC funding schemes

The ERC offers 4 core grant schemes: Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants, Advanced Grants and Synergy Grants. For ideas that go beyond the scope of a regular ERC project, researchers can apply to an ERC Plus Grant. With its additional Proof of Concept Grant scheme, the ERC helps grantees to explore the innovation potential of their ideas or research results.

An ERC grant is a great boost to one's career!

ERC work programme 2027

Starting Grant

Support for excellent young scientists to start their own independent research team or programme, setting new milestones in their research area.

0 to 10 years after PhD

Up to 1,5 M€ / 5 years

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Consolidator Grant

Support for excellent scientists at the career stage at which they may still be consolidating their own independent research team or programme.

5 to 15 years after PhD

Up to 2 M€ / 5 years

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Advanced Grant

Support for excellent active researchers at the career stage at which they are already established research leaders with a recognized track record of research achievements.

Up to 2,5 M€ / 5 years

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Synergy Grant

Support for a small group of two to four researchers (PI) to jointly address ambitious research problems that could not be addressed by individuals working alone.

Up to 10 M€ / 6 years

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ERC Plus Grant

Support for transformative research that goes beyond the scope of existing ERC programmes.

Up to 7 M€ / 7 years

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Proof of Concept Grant

For ERC grantees ONLY.

Aims at facilitating exploration of the commercial and social innovation potential of ERC funded research.

150 k€ / 1,5 year

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