ERC STARTING GRANTS

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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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.

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

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

619,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

12.04.2021

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

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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