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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.  

 

 

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NEW VIDEO: Structure of the work plan in lump sum grants

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Cluster hybrid event “Talent ecosystems: building sustainable research careers”

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If you are a researcher, policymaker or represent a research organisation, join the discussion on how to improve working conditions and career prospects for early-stage researchers in the European Research Area. 10 EU-supported projects will showcase their progress on how...

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The analysis "Mobility of ERC grant applicants: between excellence and the attractiveness of research systems" (in Czech only) by TC Prague provides a data-based view of the mobility of ERC grant applicants in Horizon Europe. It does not understand mobility merely as...
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