ERC Plus Grant
European Research Council
Award
EUR 0–7M
Closing date
No closing date
Location
Global
For
Individuals
About this opportunity
The ERC Plus Grant is a new funding scheme designed to support outstanding researchers from Europe and anywhere in the world with bold ideas and a vision for transformative research that goes beyond the scope of existing ERC programmes. The grant supports principal investigators who address major scientific challenges with projects that could not be carried out with a regular ERC grant. Applications should be for projects that go beyond the scope of a regular ERC project, for example because they aim to transform the field or open new avenues of research. Scholars at all career stages can apply if they have an outstanding record of scientific achievement at the forefront of their field. Only some 30 ERC Plus Grants can be awarded annually across all fields and all career stages, making this an extremely competitive funding opportunity. A researcher is allowed to hold only one ERC Plus Grant in their lifetime.
48 - 85 mo
30 awards
Who can apply
Applicant Types
individual
Region
European Union and Associated Countries
How to apply
Interview required
Institutional approval
Stages
- 1 two_stage
Required documents
cv · research_proposal
Review process
Two-step evaluation process by peer review panels with interviews at Step 2. At Step 1, the short form scientific proposal, PI's CV and track record, and Statement of Vision are assessed. Only highest quality proposals retained for Step 2, where complete proposal is assessed and PI presents at interview.
Restrictions
- geographic_restrictions
- exclusive_commitment
- reporting_requirements
Post-award obligations
- acknowledge_funder