Amount: Up to €2.5 million for 5 years
Deadline: August 29 (approximate, annual)
Level: postdoc
Renewable: No
About
ERC Advanced Grants are for active, established researchers who have a track record of significant research achievements in the last 10 years. They fund ground-breaking, high-risk/high-gain projects.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: International (research conducted in an EU Member State or Associated Country)
- GPA: N/A (established research leader required)
- Exceptional leadership and track record over the last 10 years
- Highly ambitious research proposal
Required Materials
- Full research proposal (Part B1 and B2)
- CV
- Track record
- Host institution commitment letter
Timeline
Call for applications typically opens in May. Deadline in August. Results published the following spring.
Tips
Your application must demonstrate exceptional leadership, originality, and impact. The proposed research should be truly ambitious and potentially transformative. Strong institutional support is critical.