ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS
The ERC Consolidator Grants (ERC-2021-COG) provide substantial funding for excellent Principal Investigators to consolidate their independent research teams and programmes. This grant aims to support ground-breaking, ambitious, and feasible scientific proposals, fostering scientific excellence and independence within the European research area.
Who is Funded
The ERC Consolidator Grants target excellent Principal Investigators who are consolidating their independent research careers, encouraging ground-breaking research across all scientific domains within EU Member States and Associated Countries. The program seeks to empower researchers to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven projects.
What is Funded
The ERC Consolidator Grants support cutting-edge research across all scientific domains, focusing on projects led by independent Principal Investigators. Funding covers various project expenses essential for carrying out the proposed work, targeting early to mid-career research stages.
Type and Scope of Funding
The ERC Consolidator Grants provide significant financial support in the form of grants, with a maximum award of EUR 2 million for a five-year period, potentially topped up by an additional EUR 1 million for specific eligible costs. The funding is subject to pro-rata reduction for shorter project durations, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to strict admissibility and eligibility criteria, including specific PhD award dates and minimum time commitments in an EU Member State or Associated Country. Proposals must be complete, submitted by the deadline, and relate to the call's objectives. Host institutions must be established in eligible countries.
Application Procedure
The application process for ERC Consolidator Grants involves a single-stage submission of a comprehensive proposal through the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals are evaluated based on their scientific merit and the PI's profile, with results communicated following a peer review process.
Legal Basis
The ERC Consolidator Grants operate under the umbrella of Horizon Europe, with specific rules and conditions detailed in the ERC Work Programme 2021 and the ERC Rules of Submission. These foundational documents govern the program's establishment, eligibility, and operational framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to 2,000,000 € for a period of 5 years, with additional funding up to 1,000,000 € for specific eligible costs (total maximum 3,000,000 €).
Allocated Budget:
Total budget for the ERC 2021 Consolidator Grant call: 633,000,000 € (for 2021).
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries
Sectors:
Research and Development
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Research Council (ERC)
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