[HORIZON EUROPE] Prepare yourself to win an ERC Starting or Consolidator Grant!

Proposal writing training

Training event on 16 May (13:00-17:00) in De Krook, organized by the EU Team

Join us to learn the essentials for a competitive ERC proposal, and have a insightful chat with ERC grantees in a speed dating setting.

• Registration : Evenement Manager

Online training on 27 May (9h30-12h00 and 13h30-16h00), organized by NCP Flanders 

Participation to this training is free of charge. Registration is required. 

• Website: EVENT - ERC Starting and Consolidator Grant proposal... | NCP Flanders
• Registration form

Webinar on 14 May (10:00 - 11:45), organized by NCP Flanders

This information webinar is organised by the National Contact Points (NCPs) for ERC in Belgium (NCP Federal BE, NCP Flanders and NCP-FNRS) to inform potential applicants and host institutions. It is also aimed at researchers who are considering applying in the future.

Participation to this webinar is free but restricted to researchers wishing to apply with a Belgian host institution, or staff members of Belgian host institutions.

• Website:  EVENT - ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants 2026 cal... | NCP Flanders
• Registration form

ERC Starting and Consolidator Grant calls 2026

The European Research Council (ERC) will launch next Starting Grant and Consolidator Grant call for proposals 2026 in the coming weeks.

The ERC Work Programme 2026  is not yet available so call opening dates and deadlines are not yet known. 

The calls will be made available on the European Commission Funding and Tender Portal.

The amount of the grant (5 years) is up to € 1.5 million for a Starting Grant, and up to € 2 million for a Consolidator Grant. Additional funding of up to 1 million euro is granted for specific costs, and up to 2 million euro for winners who will be relocating from a Third Country to Europe.

Who should apply?

• The call will be open to researchers of any nationality and from any field of research (bottom-up approach). 
• For applicants who don't have a 100% ZAP appointment at Ghent University at the time of submission, a departmental and faculty approval is mandatory, before submission.

Tools and support

• Individual guidance: contact EU-team@UGent.be as soon as possible, to get the most of our support.
• Project concept meetings: schedule a session with one of our advisors to align your project idea with the ERC's evaluation criteria.
• ERC insights: check our ERC proposal writing sharepoint, for a comprehensive Proposal writing Guide, examples of projects approved in your field, and other useful tips and tricks.

  • New this year: we have selected a list of funded ERC projects relevant for you, as a source of inspiration to see what kind of research has been funded by the ERC.

Information sources

• Homepage | ERC (europa.eu)
• Find former Panel Members | ERC (europa.eu) in the alternating panels (odd and even years)
• Submission of proposals: European Commission Funding and Tender Portal.

 

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