This information about the upcoming ERC Plus Grant scheme has been provided by the Division of Research and Inovation:
- Supports ambitious and transformative research ideas that go beyond standard ERC projects
- Highly competitive – only 30 grants awarded
- Open to outstanding researchers of any age, nationality, career stage and field who have demonstrated ability to carry out ambitious projects. CV more important than for usual calls.
- A single PI working in or moving to Europe
- Up to €7 million over 4 to 7 years
- 2 step evaluation process. New: Vision Statement. Special panel.
- Applicants for ERC Plus arenot eligible to apply for anyother ERC that call year.
Call expected in June 2026, Deadline in September