Back

Applying for an ERC grant in 2027 calls: what you need to know

20/04/2026

ERC released an important update on its plans for the upcoming ERC Work Programme 2027, including the introducing of stricter application measures for proposal resubmissions. More information can be found on ERC webpage. The motivation for these changes is presented by prof. Maria Leptin here.

In light of the increasing number of applications and the resulting changes, the ERC Scientific Council underlines that applicants should ensure that their research idea is sufficiently mature before submitting a proposal to an ERC call.

Widening needs a more precise diagnosis, not more boxes - a reflection ahead of the CZEDER 2026 conference

22/09/2026

One support framework, different countries, different barriers. How should Widening be designed in FP10 so that it helps where it is genuinely needed?In a few weeks, we will meet in Prague 6 for the CZEDER 2026 conference, where Widening will have its own discussion session....

Science|Business: Is Horizon Europe simplification making a difference in practice?

16/09/2026

An article published by Science|Business on 15 September 2026 examines efforts to simplify European research funding. It brings together perspectives from universities, research organisations and project managers on whether changes to Horizon Europe are delivering a real...

Seven associations representing European universities and research institutions are calling for the budget for the 10th Framework Programme to be increased to 200 billion euros. Do you think that will be enough?

15/09/2026

Seven associations representing European universities and research institutions (CESAER, the Coimbra Group, EU-LIFE, the EUA, The Guild, LERU, YERUN) issued a joint statement on 9 September 2026 calling for the budget of the 10th Framework Programme to be increased...

Show all

Applying for an ERC grant in 2027 calls: what you need to know

20/04/2026

More

Widening needs a more precise diagnosis, not more boxes - a reflection ahead of the CZEDER 2026 conference

Science|Business: Is Horizon Europe simplification making a difference in practice?

Seven associations representing European universities and research institutions are calling for the budget for the 10th Framework Programme to be increased to 200 billion euros. Do you think that will be enough?

You might be interested in

Project A to Z

Evaluation of Framework Programmes

Legal and Financial Aspects

Support to coordinators

Framework Programme 2028 - 2034