ERC Synergy Grants
The ERC Synergy Grants program provides substantial funding for small groups of two to four Principal Investigators (PIs) to collaboratively tackle ambitious research problems that are beyond the scope of individual efforts. This program aims to foster ground-breaking, transformative frontier research by encouraging cross-fertilization of scientific fields and innovative approaches, with the potential to set new global benchmarks.
Who is Funded
The ERC Synergy Grants are designed to support collaborative research efforts by outstanding Principal Investigators and their teams, focusing on scientific excellence and transformative impact. The program specifies clear criteria for both individual applicants and host institutions, ensuring a high standard of research capacity and commitment within the European Research Area and beyond.
What is Funded
The ERC Synergy Grants focus exclusively on funding frontier research that pushes the boundaries of scientific knowledge through collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches. The program supports comprehensive project costs necessary for conducting ambitious research, from fundamental inquiry to experimental development, emphasizing scientific excellence as the sole evaluation criterion.
Type and Scope of Funding
ERC Synergy Grants offer significant financial support to facilitate ambitious collaborative frontier research, structured as direct grants. The funding covers substantial project costs over a multi-year period, with provisions for additional specific expenses.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants for ERC Synergy Grants must adhere to stringent conditions regarding proposal submission, consortium composition, financial and operational capacity, and ethical considerations. The program also emphasizes open science practices to ensure broad accessibility and reusability of research outcomes.
Application Procedure
The application process for ERC Synergy Grants involves a single submission of a comprehensive proposal, followed by a rigorous three-step evaluation process focused solely on scientific excellence. This includes an interview phase for all Principal Investigators to present their project.
Legal Basis
The ERC Synergy Grants operate under a robust legal framework, primarily authorized by the ERC Work Programme 2022 and governed by broader EU financial and grant regulations, ensuring transparency and adherence to established European funding guidelines.
Similar Programs
Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
10,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total budget of EUR 297,000,000 for 2022. Individual grants can be awarded up to EUR 10,000,000 for 6 years, with an additional EUR 4,000,000 available for specific costs.
Deadline:
10.11.2021
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries. One Principal Investigator (PI) per Synergy Grant Group and additional team members may be hosted by an institution outside of the EU or Associated Countries if scientifically essential.
Sectors:
Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Research and Academic Institutions, Researchers
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Research Council (ERC)
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