ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS
The ERC Consolidator Grants empower promising Principal Investigators to solidify their independent research careers and teams. This prestigious program champions ground-breaking, ambitious, and feasible scientific proposals, accelerating frontier research across all disciplines within the EU and Associated Countries.
Who is Funded
The ERC Consolidator Grants program supports excellent Principal Investigators in consolidating their independent research teams and programs. It targets researchers who have already demonstrated research independence and aims to fund ground-breaking, ambitious, and feasible research proposals within EU Member States and Associated Countries.
What is Funded
The ERC Consolidator Grants fund cutting-edge frontier research across all scientific domains, supporting projects from basic research to experimental development. The program provides comprehensive financial support for necessary project expenses, including personnel, equipment, and publication costs, enabling PIs to establish and advance their independent research.
Type and Scope of Funding
The ERC Consolidator Grants provide significant financial support in the form of grants, with a typical project duration of five years. The funding aims to cover substantial research expenses, allowing Principal Investigators to conduct ambitious, ground-breaking projects and develop their research teams.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and host institutions must adhere to specific conditions related to eligibility, proposal submission, and project implementation, including commitments to open science and proper data management. Compliance with these requirements is crucial for a successful application and grant management.
Application Procedure
The application process for the ERC Consolidator Grants is a structured, single-stage submission and a two-step peer review evaluation, emphasizing scientific excellence and providing applicants with detailed feedback at each stage.
Legal Basis
The ERC Consolidator Grants program is established and governed by a comprehensive set of legal documents and policies, ensuring its operational integrity and alignment with broader EU research objectives.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
3,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total budget of 718,700,000 € for 2025, with grants awarded up to a maximum of 2,000,000 € for a period of 5 years. Additional funding of up to 1,000,000 € may be requested for specific eligible costs.
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries
Sectors:
Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Researchers, research organisations, universities, undertakings
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Research Council (ERC), European Commission
Managed By:
ERC Executive Agency (ERCEA)
Additional Partners:
Other organisations hosting team members are referred to as additional partners.
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