ERC ADVANCED GRANTS

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The ERC Advanced Grants program, under Horizon Europe, is dedicated to supporting established research leaders in pursuing ambitious, high-risk/high-gain frontier research. This funding initiative aims to empower exceptional Principal Investigators with a proven track record to advance their most groundbreaking scientific ideas within EU Member States or Associated Countries.

Who is Funded

The ERC Advanced Grants primarily target excellent Principal Investigators who are already established research leaders with a recognized track record of significant achievements. The program's objective is to foster groundbreaking research across all scientific domains, with projects to be conducted within EU Member States or Associated Countries.

What is Funded

This program funds ambitious scientific projects led by established researchers, covering all major scientific domains. The focus is on frontier research, allowing for exploration at the cutting edge of various fields, with specific provisions for project-related costs.

Type and Scope of Funding

The ERC Advanced Grants provide significant financial support in the form of grants, with a substantial maximum funding amount designed to cover a five-year project duration for established research leaders.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants for ERC Advanced Grants must adhere to specific admissibility, eligibility, and operational conditions, including strict guidelines for proposal submission and a strong commitment to open science principles.

Application Procedure

The application process involves preparing and submitting a comprehensive proposal through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, followed by a rigorous evaluation process conducted by independent experts.

The ERC Advanced Grants program operates under the robust legal framework established for European Union funding initiatives, with specific regulations governing its implementation and operational aspects.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

471,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Researchers, Universities, Research Organisations

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:

ERCEA (European Research Council Executive Agency)

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