ERC Synergy Grants 2026
Event details
| Date | 05.11.2026 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim
For a group of two to maximum four Principal Investigators (PIs) working together and bringing different skills and resources to tackle ambitious research problems. One will be designated as the corresponding PI (cPI). The synergistic element to solve important research challenges is the key element for successful project proposals.
Funding
Max. EUR 10 Mio for a period of max. 6 years (including 25% overhead; pro rata temporis for shorter project duration). However, an additional EUR 4 million can be made available to cover eligible “start-up” costs for researchers moving from a third country to the EU or an associated country and/or the purchase of major equipment and/or access to large facilities and/or other major experimental and field work costs, including personnel costs.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility criteria regarding the academic training are foreseen for ERC Synergy Grants. PIs must present a competitive track record as appropriate to their career stage.
Deadline for proposal submissions
5 Novemeber 2025, 17:00 CET
Proposals are submitted via the EU Funding & Tenders portal
Support and information
For a group of two to maximum four Principal Investigators (PIs) working together and bringing different skills and resources to tackle ambitious research problems. One will be designated as the corresponding PI (cPI). The synergistic element to solve important research challenges is the key element for successful project proposals.
Funding
Max. EUR 10 Mio for a period of max. 6 years (including 25% overhead; pro rata temporis for shorter project duration). However, an additional EUR 4 million can be made available to cover eligible “start-up” costs for researchers moving from a third country to the EU or an associated country and/or the purchase of major equipment and/or access to large facilities and/or other major experimental and field work costs, including personnel costs.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility criteria regarding the academic training are foreseen for ERC Synergy Grants. PIs must present a competitive track record as appropriate to their career stage.
Deadline for proposal submissions
5 Novemeber 2025, 17:00 CET
Proposals are submitted via the EU Funding & Tenders portal
Support and information
- EPFL toolkit , with budget calculator and useful information for the proposal preparation.
- For proposal writing services and administrative assistance with the proposal preparation please contact research@epfl.ch.
- ERC SyG webpage
Practical information
- General public
- Free
Contact
- research@epfl.ch