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Which ERC grant scheme is best suited for your research project?  
Find out more about our funding opportunities and open calls. Get detailed information about how to apply for a grant and how we assess applications. 

Find the funding scheme that is suited for you
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ERC Starting Grant

For promising early-career researchers with 2 to 7 years experience after PhD 

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ERC Consolidator Grant

For excellent researchers with 7 to 12 years experience after PhD 

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ERC Advanced Grant

For established research leaders with a recognised track record of research achievements 

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ERC Proof of Concept

For ERC grant holders to explore the innovation potential of their ERC frontier research project 

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ERC Synergy Grant

For 2-4 researchers combining skills and resources to tackle ambitious research challenges.

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For non-EU researchers

Extra funding for non-European researchers moving to the EU or associated countries

Panel members database
ERC Panel member database

Search the database to find panel members involved in ERC grant evaluations.

Beyond the funding schemes
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Additional opportunities

Jobs in ERC teams, visiting research fellowships, international agreements, ERC mentoring initiative 

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Science Journalism Initiative

Funding scheme to facilitate 3-5-month stays of journalists at research institutions

ERC for Ukraine
ERC for Ukraine

Jobs for researchers fleeing the war