ERC STARTING GRANTS

This section details the eligibility criteria for Principal Investigators and Host Institutions under the ERC Starting Grants, defining who can apply and where the research must be conducted. The program targets promising researchers aiming to launch independent careers in EU Member States or Associated Countries.

This section outlines the types of research and associated costs eligible for funding under the ERC Starting Grants. The program supports pioneering research across all scientific domains, emphasizing projects that are ambitious and scientifically excellent, covering necessary expenses for conducting high-level research.

This section details the financial structure of the ERC Starting Grants, including the type of financial support provided, the maximum funding amounts available per project, and the typical duration of funded research.

This section outlines the essential rules and conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases of the ERC Starting Grants. It covers admissibility and eligibility, consortium requirements, and other critical provisions like open science and financial regulations.

This section outlines the process for applying to the ERC Starting Grants, from proposal preparation and submission to the evaluation and selection mechanisms. It details the required components of a proposal and how scientific excellence is assessed.

This section identifies the core legal and operational documents that underpin the ERC Starting Grants program, ensuring its mandate, governance, and transparency.