ERC STARTING GRANTS
The ERC Starting Grants, under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, empower excellent early-career researchers to launch independent research teams and programs. This highly competitive program is dedicated to funding ground-breaking, high-risk/high-gain frontier research across all scientific disciplines, fostering scientific excellence and innovation within the European Research Area. The sole criterion for evaluation is scientific excellence, ensuring support for the most ambitious and transformative research ideas.
Who is Funded by ERC Starting Grants
The ERC Starting Grants are designed for excellent Principal Investigators who are beginning to establish their independent research teams or programs. This section outlines the eligibility criteria for both individual researchers and their host institutions, defines the geographical scope of the program, and details its overarching objectives to foster ground-breaking scientific advancements.
What is Funded by ERC Starting Grants
The ERC Starting Grants program funds pioneering research across all scientific domains, supporting projects from basic to experimental development stages. This section details the types of research areas supported, outlines which costs are eligible for funding, and specifies the typical maturity level of projects targeted by the grant.
Type and Scope of Funding
The ERC Starting Grants offer substantial financial support for up to five years, delivered as a grant. This section details the type of financial instrument, the maximum available funding amounts, the funding rates, and the typical duration for funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements for ERC Starting Grants
Applicants and host institutions for ERC Starting Grants must adhere to specific conditions and requirements to ensure proposal admissibility, eligibility, and ethical compliance. These include detailed stipulations for proposal submission, the absence of consortium requirements (for single PIs), budgetary guidelines, and broader provisions concerning open science, ethics, and research integrity. This section outlines these critical terms, regulations, and provisions.
Application Procedure for ERC Starting Grants
The application process for ERC Starting Grants involves electronic submission through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, followed by a rigorous two-step peer review evaluation focused solely on scientific excellence. This section provides a step-by-step guide through the application submission, details the evaluation methodology, and explains how applicants are informed of decisions.
Legal Basis of ERC Starting Grants
The ERC Starting Grants operate under a robust legal framework rooted in European Union regulations and specific ERC policies. This section identifies the foundational documents that authorize and govern the program, outlines key regulations influencing its operation, and explains how official texts can be accessed.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
1,500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
EUR 628,000,000
Deadline:
25.10.2022
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries
Sectors:
Research and Development, Other
Application Type:
Single Applicant
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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