ERC ADVANCED GRANTS

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The ERC Advanced Grants (ERC-2024-ADG) program is designed to empower established research leaders to pursue ground-breaking, high-risk, high-gain frontier research. This call provides substantial lump sum funding, offering flexibility and focusing solely on scientific excellence.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants and host institutions, defines the geographical scope, and details the overarching objectives of the ERC Advanced Grants. The program seeks to fund excellent Principal Investigators who are leaders in their respective fields, fostering cutting-edge research across Europe and associated countries.

What is Funded

This section provides details on the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding under the ERC Advanced Grants. It clarifies which costs are covered, including provisions for additional funding for specific project needs, and indicates the typical developmental stage of the supported research, emphasizing the program's focus on foundational and applied research.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the nature and extent of financial support offered by the ERC Advanced Grants, including the type of financial instrument, maximum funding amounts, and typical project duration. The grants are provided as lump sum contributions, simplifying financial management while supporting ambitious research initiatives over a multi-year period.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the critical conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries of the ERC Advanced Grants. It covers stipulations for proposal submission, rules for potential collaborations, specific financial regulations like overheads, and broader operational principles such as Open Science, ensuring adherence to European Union standards.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of applying for the ERC Advanced Grants, detailing the required documentation, submission methods, and the evaluation process. It also explains how funding decisions are made and communicated, emphasizing the shift to a lump sum model for simplified financial management post-award.

This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the ERC Advanced Grants program. It identifies the primary source of its legitimacy and other significant regulations that shape its operation and funding management. Transparency regarding the availability of these official texts is also addressed.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

EUR 703 500 000

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Associated Countries, including Switzerland.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Research Council (ERC)

Managed By:

European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA)

Additional Partners:

Other organisations hosting team members (additional legal entities)

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