European Research Council - Types of Grants Offered

Types of Grants Offered

The ERC offers several core grant schemes:

ERC Starting Grants support up-and-coming independent research leaders of any nationality with:

  • 2 to 7 years after PhD award (*)
  • An excellent track record
  • A ground-breaking research proposal
  • A host organization located in Europe
  • Promotion of early scientific independence of promising talents
  • Up to €2 million per grant for up to five years

(*) Allowance is provided for time spent on career breaks, parental leave and national service. Further, the ERC panels are encouraged to be open to excellent and promising candidates with "unconventional" careers.

Consolidator Grant

  • "for researchers who have been awarded their first PhD over 7 and up to 12 years prior to the publication date of the call."

Synergy Grant

ERC Advanced Grants (AdG) support outstanding advanced researchers of any nationality with:

  • An exceptional scientific leadership profile
  • An excellent scientific track record
  • A ground-breaking research proposal
  • A primary host organization located in Europe
  • Up to EUR 3.5 million per grant for up to five years

For information about submitting an ERC grant proposal, see here.

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