ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The ERC Consolidator Grants program, a cornerstone of Horizon Europe's 'Excellent Science' pillar, empowers talented Principal Investigators to consolidate their independent research careers. It offers substantial funding to support groundbreaking, ambitious, and feasible scientific proposals across all fields of research within EU Member States and Associated Countries.

Who is Funded by ERC Consolidator Grants

This section provides comprehensive details on who is eligible to apply for ERC Consolidator Grants, defining the target groups, the geographical scope of the funded research, and the overarching objectives that the program aims to achieve.

What is Funded by ERC Consolidator Grants

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that are eligible for funding under the ERC Consolidator Grants. It also clarifies what costs are covered and the typical developmental stage of projects supported.

Type and Scope of ERC Consolidator Funding

This section outlines the financial details of the ERC Consolidator Grants, including the type of financial support, the maximum funding amounts available per project, and the expected duration for funded projects.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

This section details the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases of the ERC Consolidator Grants.

Application Procedure for ERC Consolidator Grants

This section outlines the step-by-step application process for the ERC Consolidator Grants, including submission requirements, documentation needed, and how proposals are evaluated and selected.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the ERC Consolidator Grants program, highlighting its legal basis and key regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

595,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

02.02.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Researchers and Host Institutions conducting frontier research

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Research Council (ERC)

Managed By:

European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA)

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