The ERC funds ground-breaking frontier research projects across all fields of science to support European leadership in world-class research. Support is given to outstanding Principal Investigators (PI) based on the scientific excellence (PIs past achievements and proposed project proposal) only.
- Starting Grant (for early-career researchers )- Consolidator Grant (for mid-career researchers)- Advanced Grant (for established research leaders)- Synergy Grant (for a team of 2-4 PIs)
-Proof of Concept Grant (for PIs in ongoing or recently ended above ERC grants)
Eligibility can be extended under certain circumstances, such as for maternity/paternity leave, clinical training, military service and long-term illness: see downloads for details.
Switzerland is an Associated Country to Horizon Europe and Swiss entities may participate as beneficiaries and coordinators. More information on the Euresearch webpage.
Calls
Bottom-up projects
Work Programme 2027
-Starting Grant- Information for Applicants Starting and Consolidator Grant 2026- Factsheet on the StG 2027- StG and CoG 2027 Self Assessment- Application forms Starting Grant
Consolidator Grant- Information for Applicants Starting and Consolidator Grant 2026- Factsheet on the CoG- StG and CoG 2027 Self Assessment- Application forms Consolidator Grant
Advanced Grant- Information for Applicants AdG 2026- Factsheet Advanced Grant 2026- Self-Assessment Advanced Grant- Advanced Grant 2026 Writing Guide- Host Institution Support Letter Template AdG 2026- B1 Template AdG 2026- B2 Template AdG 2026
Synergy Grant- Information for Applicants Synergy Grant 2026- Administrative form research proposal SyG - Factsheet on the SyG
Proof of Concept Grant- Information for Applicants Proof of Concept Grant 2026- Factsheet on the PoC
ERC Plus Grant
- ERC Plus Grant website - Factsheet on the Plus Grant
National Contact Point for European Research Council (ERC)European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator, Pathfinder & Transition
National Contact Point for European Research Council (ERC) Widening & Strengthening
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