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ERC Starting Grant

European Research Council
All Disciplines Early Career
Funding Amount €1,500,000
Deadline 2026-10-12

Opportunity Summary

ERC Starting Grant is a funding opportunity from European Research Council. The award is €1,500,000.

About this call

Eligibility: 2–7 years post-PhD, any nationality, host institution in EU/associated country

Eligibility

2–7 years post-PhD, any nationality, host institution in EU/associated country

Deadline

The application deadline is 2026-10-12.

View the full call and apply on the funder’s website →

Eligibility

2–7 years post-PhD, any nationality, host institution in EU/associated country

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