Amount: Up to €2 million for 5 years
Deadline: Varies by call (typically February) (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: professional
Renewable: No
About
ERC Consolidator Grants support excellent principal investigators at the stage where they are consolidating their own independent research teams or programmes.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any (must work in an EU Member State or Associated Country)
- GPA: N/A (PhD required)
- PhD degree completed 7-12 years prior to the call for proposals.
- Excellent track record, demonstrating research independence and leadership.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Host Institution Support Letter
- Research proposal (Part B1 & B2)
- CV
- Track Record
Timeline
Call opens October. Deadline February. Evaluation takes several months. Results typically in summer/autumn.
Tips
Similar to Starting Grants, this is highly competitive. You need to demonstrate a significant track record of independent research, leadership, and a groundbreaking project that builds on your existing achievements.