ERC Consolidator Grants
Event details
| Date | 12.01.2027 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Call opening announced for 24 September, 2026
Aim
For excellent scientists to consolidate their research career in the framework of an ambitious research project, allowing for major scientific advancements.
Funding & duration
Max. EUR 2 Mio (including 25% overhead) for a period of max. 5 years (pro rata temporis for shorter project duration). Additional funding of up to 1 mio EUR (including 25% overhead) can be requested for well justified reasons. For applicants relocating to the EU or an Horizon Europe associated country, additional funding for up to 2 mio EUR can be requested.
Eligibility
12 January 2027, 17:00 CET
Support and information
Aim
For excellent scientists to consolidate their research career in the framework of an ambitious research project, allowing for major scientific advancements.
Funding & duration
Max. EUR 2 Mio (including 25% overhead) for a period of max. 5 years (pro rata temporis for shorter project duration). Additional funding of up to 1 mio EUR (including 25% overhead) can be requested for well justified reasons. For applicants relocating to the EU or an Horizon Europe associated country, additional funding for up to 2 mio EUR can be requested.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be 5 – 15 years after their successful PhD defense (eligibility window from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2021).
- Principal Investigators must commit a minimum of 40% of their working time to the project and a minimum of 50% of their working time in a European Member State or Associated Country.
- For applicants without professorship restrictions apply, contact [email protected] as soon as possible.
- Applicants must submit an EPFL commitment letter together with their project proposal.
- Proposals are submitted via the EU Funding & Tenders portal.
12 January 2027, 17:00 CET
Support and information
- EPFL toolkit for the proposal preparation, including instructions on how to obtain the EPFL commitment letter. The toolkit will be finalised once the call is published.
- EPFL Information Session: 15 October 2026, 11:00 – 12:30 – register now!
- For proposal writing services and administrative assistance with the proposal preparation please contact [email protected].
Practical information
- General public
- Free