ERC is making large research funds available for applicants:
Starting Grant (25 February–8 April)
The Starting Grant is aimed at researchers at the beginning of their careers, who were awarded a doctoral degree 2–7 years ago. You may apply for 1.5 million EUR to cover 5 years.
Consolidator Grant (11 March–20 April)
The Consolidator Grant is aimed at researchers who have recently established a research team and wish to reinforce their role as a research director (7–12 years after completing a doctorate). You may apply for up to 2 million EUR for a period of maximum 5 years.
Advanced Grant (20 May– 31 August)
The Advanced Grant is aimed at established researchers. You may apply for up to 2.5 million EUR to cover 5 years.
Note, however, that neither the ERC Proof of Concept nor ERC Synergy program is included in Work program 2021.
The next call will first be presented in the next Work programme 2022.
See webcast info and kick-off: https://erc.europa.eu/news/erc-kicks-off-horizon-europe
Press release 22 Feb: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_21_685
See Panel structure for 2021 & 2022
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