PhD
Sciences
Active
ERC Starting Grant
European Research Council (ERC)
Award
1.5 million
Country
Early Career Research
Deadline
10/14/25
Institution
public or private research organisation
About This Scholarship
Prestigious European Research Council grants for early-career researchers with 2–7 years of experience since completing their PhD to carry out frontier research in any discipline. Up to €1.5M over 5 years. Among the most competitive research grants in Europe.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility can be extended for reasons such as maternity, paternity, or parental leave, illness, national service, clinical training, natural disasters, asylum, or for victims of gender-based violence or any other form of violence.
Check out the Parental leave webpage and the latest ERC Work Programme to find the specific rules regarding eligibility criteria.
Who Can Apply
Target Group
All disciplines
Subject Area
Sciences
Degree Level
PhD
How to Apply
- Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
- Prepare all required documents — transcripts, reference letters, personal statement.
- Visit the official provider website using the Apply Now button below.
- Complete and submit the application form before the deadline.
- Keep a copy of your submission confirmation.
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