ERC Grants (European Research Council)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
ERC Grants provides funding opportunities and support for frontier research across Europe, including open calls and guidance for applying to grants under Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020.
Target Customer
Researchers in academia and research institutions in EU Member States and associated countries; researchers relocating from non-European countries to EU/associated countries; host institutions seeking ERC funding on behalf of researchers.
Key Differentiator
Bottom-up, excellence-driven funding evaluated by international peer reviewers; independent Scientific Council guiding strategy; large, multi-year grants with mobility/relocation allowances; dedicated support for non-European researchers and Ukraine-related initiatives; multiple grant schemes under a unified program.
Implementation Timeline
Grant durations up to 5 years for Starting Grants; annual calls for proposals; typical process includes eligibility check, peer review, and ethics review as part of the evaluation.
Pain Points
- 1Need for substantial, long-term funding to establish independent research teams across diverse scientific fields.
- 2Administrative complexity of grant applications and the evaluation process.
- 3Mobility and international collaboration hurdles, including support for non-EU researchers moving to Europe.
Key Features
- 1Multiple grant schemes (Starting Grant, Consolidator Grant, Advanced Grant, Proof of Concept, Synergy Grant) with bottom-up, investigator-driven research
- 2Open calls and annual funding opportunities with transparent, international peer-review evaluation
- 3Funding terms: up to 100% of eligible direct costs plus 25% for indirect costs; potential for additional start-up/large-equipment funding
- 4Additional mobility/relocation funding for non-associated third countries (up to ~€2 million in some cases) for eligible costs
- 5Access to ERC dashboard and ERC Research Information System for data on funded projects and outputs
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Principal Investigator (PI)
Client Results
- 1Ability to secure substantial grant funding (e.g., up to €1.5 million for Starting Grant; 5-year duration)
- 2Establishment of independent research teams and new research directions across disciplines
- 3Recognition and impact through ERC-funded research, including high-profile awards and scientific advancements
Competitive Advantages
- 1Excellence-based peer review by international experts ensuring high scientific merit
- 2Bottom-up, cross-disciplinary funding without predetermined priorities
- 3Substantial funding levels and favorable cost coverage (direct costs + indirect costs)
- 4Mobility and relocation support enabling researchers to move to Europe
- 5Dedicated support for non-European researchers and initiatives like ERC for Ukraine
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
ERC grantee wins 2025 Albert Lasker Award
Recognized for ERC-funded research; demonstrates tangible impact and visibility of ERC-supported science.
ERC grantee wins 2025 Balzan Prize
Award highlighting impactful ERC-supported research in atoms and ultra-precise timekeeping.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A unified funding program offering multiple grant schemes to support frontier research across Europe, with open calls and guidance for applicants under Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020.
Target Market
Researchers and host institutions in EU Member States and associated countries; international researchers relocating to Europe under ERC schemes.
Unique Value Proposition
Independent, excellence-driven funding with large, multi-year grants, a bottom-up research agenda, and mobility support that enables researchers to establish and lead independent teams.
Technical Requirements
Applicants must conduct research in a host institution within an EU Member State or associated country; use the EU submission service; engage with National Contact Points for guidance; subject to ethics review where applicable.
Pricing Model
Grant-based funding; budgets defined by grant schemes (e.g., Starting Grant up to €1.5m + up to €1m for additional eligible costs; relocation funding up to €2m in specific cases); 100% direct costs plus 25% indirect costs.
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