Call for Proposals for ERC Plus Grant

This type of grant is intended for supporting outstanding researchers with bold ideas and a vision for transformative research that goes beyond the scope of existing ERC funding schemes. 

It is open to researchers from Europe and anywhere in the world and any age, wishing to carry out their research in Host Institution based in the EU or associated country. 

Under current conditions, approximately 30 ERC Plus Grants can be awarded across all fields each year, compared to the significantly higher number awarded under other schemes. A given researcher can only hold one grant of this type in their lifetime. 

More information about ERC Plus Grant here: https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant/erc-plus-grant    

Deadline: 2 September 2026 (17:00 Brussels time)

Call for proposals is available here.

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