Grant
ERC Starting Grant
Up to €1.5 million over five years for promising early-career researchers of any nationality to establish independent research in Europe.
About this opportunity
ERC Starting Grants support researchers ready to lead independent research. Applicants may be of any nationality and normally need two to seven years of experience since their PhD defence, a promising track record, and an excellent proposal in any research field. The principal investigator applies with a host institution in an EU Member State or associated country. Grants can provide up to €1.5 million for five years, with additional justified funding available in specified circumstances. The 2027 call is open from July 22 to October 14, 2026, subject to adoption of the 2027 work programme.
Status history
2Between cycles
The official page lists the next call as opening July 22 and closing October 14, 2026, subject to adoption of the 2027 work programme.
Between cycles
The next Starting Grant call is scheduled to open on 22 July 2026.
Current application seasons
1Starting Grant 2027
Past seasons
0No past season is published yet.
Published recipients
0No recipients are published yet.