Opportunities from European Research Council

The 2027 Starting Grant call is open in all fields. A grant may provide up to €1.5 million for five years, with up to €1 million in justified additional eligible costs; principal investigators relocating from a non-associated third country to the EU or an associated country may request up to €2 million in additional funding. ERC grants can cover up to 100% of eligible direct costs plus a 25% contribution toward eligible indirect costs.

Researchers of any nationality with 0–10 years of experience since successful PhD defence can apply, subject to permitted extensions. The project must be hosted by an eligible public or private research organisation in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country, and the host must enable the principal investigator to lead the research independently.