Amount: Up to €2.5 million for 5 years
Deadline: Varies by call (typically August)
Level: professional
Renewable: No
About
ERC Advanced Grants are designed to support excellent principal investigators at the stage where they are already established research leaders with a recognized track record of research achievements.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any (must work in an EU Member State or Associated Country)
- GPA: N/A (PhD required)
- Established, leading principal investigators with a recognized track record of research achievements.
- Ground-breaking research proposal.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Host Institution Support Letter
- Research proposal (Part B1 & B2)
- CV
- Track Record
Timeline
Call opens May. Deadline August. Evaluation takes several months. Results typically in spring of the following year.
Tips
This is for the most senior and established researchers. You need to demonstrate exceptional leadership, a significant and sustained track record of groundbreaking research, and a visionary project pushing the frontiers of knowledge.