What

The ERC Plus Grant is planned to support outstanding researchers with bold ideas and a vision for transformative research that goes beyond the scope of existing ERC programmes.

ERC Plus Grants are awarded for up to seven years and the maximum grant size is €7 million.

Every year, only 30 ERC Plus Grants can be awarded across all fields and all career stages.

This level of competitiveness should be taken into account when considering whether to submit an application.

Who

Scholars at all career stages can apply for an ERC Plus Grant if they have an outstanding record of scientific achievement at the forefront of their field.

Their intellectual leadership will be evaluated in accordance with their career stage.

A researcher will be allowed to hold only one ERC Plus Grant in their lifetime.

When

April 1, 2026 - 10:00-11:00

Where

Online

Further information

Registration is free but compulsory.

The webinar will be recorded and made available upon request.

Submission deadline: September 2, 2026.

A “Letter of commitment of the Host Institution” is required for the submission.

This letter is prepared by the RGO and signed at the vice-rectorate level.

Please contact us to be informed about the internal procedure to obtain the letter.