Overview
A major European Research Council grant for researchers consolidating an independent research team or programme in Europe.
Complete grant details
The ERC Consolidator Grant 2027 opens on 24 September 2026 and closes on 12 January 2027. Grants may provide up to EUR 2 million for five years, with additional funding possible in justified cases, and can cover research in any field.
Eligibility requirements
Researchers of any nationality with 5–15 years of experience since PhD completion, a promising scientific track record and an excellent research proposal may apply, subject to the ERC Work Programme's detailed eligibility and extension rules.
Tips for this grant
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified on the official ERC Consolidator Grant page on 26 August 2026. The 2027 call is upcoming, opening 24 September 2026 and closing 12 January 2027.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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