ERC STARTING GRANTS
The ERC Starting Grants program, part of the EU's Horizon Europe, empowers excellent early-career Principal Investigators to establish their independent research teams and pursue groundbreaking, high-risk/high-gain frontier research across all scientific fields. This prestigious grant aims to foster the next generation of research leaders by supporting ambitious projects that push the boundaries of knowledge.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for the ERC Starting Grants, focusing on the profile of the Principal Investigator (PI) and the requirements for Host Institutions. It also details the geographical scope where the research must be conducted and the program's overarching objective of fostering scientific independence and groundbreaking research.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for ERC Starting Grants, outlining the breadth of scientific inquiry supported and the focus on pioneering research.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides a comprehensive overview of the financial support available through the ERC Starting Grants, including the type of financial instrument, funding amounts, and project duration.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and host institutions must adhere to, from proposal submission to project implementation, including administrative, legal, and ethical considerations.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the procedural steps for submitting a proposal for the ERC Starting Grants, including required documentation, the submission method, and the rigorous evaluation process.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the core legal and policy documents that establish and govern the ERC Starting Grants program, providing the foundational framework for its operation within the European Union's research funding landscape.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
1,500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
619,000,000 €
Deadline:
12.04.2021
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, Associated Countries
Sectors:
Research and Development, Other
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Research Council (ERC) under Horizon Europe
Managed By:
ERCEA (European Research Council Executive Agency)
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