ERC amendments: When and how to request one?

In this video, Justine Mudahogora, ERC Project Officer, explains how and when to request an amendment.

🟠 What you’ll learn

🔸 What qualifies as a formal amendment
🔸Common changes that do (and don’t) require one
🔸 How to prepare the key documents (justification letter & addendum)
🔸 What to expect during the process and timelines
🔸 Why contacting your Project Officer early makes all the difference

🟠 Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:20 What is an amendment?
02:37 When do you need an amendment?
05:46 Two key documents
07:37 The amendment process
10:06 Amendment timeline
10:59 Key takeaways

🟠 Further resources

🔸 ERC official website
https://erc.europa.eu

🔸 ERC supplementary agreement template (Horizon Europe)
https://erc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2022-10/Template_HE-erc-suppl-aggr_en.docx

🔸 ERC Work Programme 2026
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/wp_horizon-erc-2026_en.pdf

🔸 Information for Applicants
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/information-for-applicants_he-erc-stg-cog_en.pdf

🔸 EU Funding & Tenders Portal
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home

🔸 Horizon Europe Annotated Grant Agreement
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/aga_en.pdf

🔸 Horizon Europe Amendment Guide
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/amendment-guide_en.pdf

🔸 Contact ERC for grant management questions
https://erc.europa.eu/support/contact-us-page