How do I acknowledge my ERC funding?
- ▪ In your browser, go to the Funding and Tenders Portal.
- ▪ Select How to participate.
- ▪ Select Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (H2020)
- ▪ Click on the plus sign before Grant agreements, contracts and rules of contest.
- ▪ Click on the plus sign before Model grant agreements.
- ▪ Click on the arrow.
- ▪ Go to Article 38.
What is ERC Consolidator Grant?
ERC Consolidator Grants are designed to support excellent researchers at the career stage at which they may still be consolidating their own independent research team or programme. Applicants must demonstrate the ground-breaking nature, ambition and feasibility of their scientific proposals.
Who can apply for ERC Consolidator Grant?
Who can apply? Researchers of any nationality with 7-12 years of experience since completion of PhD (Extensions are possible under certain circumstances — see the latest ERC Work Programme), a scientific track record showing great promise and an excellent research proposal.
How long does it take to write an ERC grant?
This could be six months or even longer before the deadline. Six weeks full time is what we often hear successful ERC grantees state they have used on their ERC application. Do not underestimate the application.
What makes a good grant proposal?
The proposal should demonstrate that you have a clear understanding of the need in your community and a strong programmatic response. After reading your proposal, the funder should feel confident that your organization would be a responsible steward of their funds.
What are ERC calls?
The ERC funding scheme is divided into 4 main calls: Starting, Consolidator, Advanced and Synergy. Throughout a given year, these calls are spread out at varying intervals with specific deadlines that are announced with time to allow for thorough preparation of proposals.
Is Epsrc part of UKRI?
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) forms part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), alongside seven other Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England.
How much are ERC grants?
An ERC grant can cover up to 100% of the total eligible direct costs of the research plus a contribution of 25% of the total eligible costs towards indirect costs. How to apply? ERC grant applications can only be submitted in response to a Call for Proposals.
How long is an ERC Starting Grant?
5 years
Size of ERC Starting Grants Starting Grants may be awarded up to a maximum of EUR 1 500 000 for a period of 5 years.
How long does it take to get ERC Advanced?
It takes about 4 weeks to get the decision.
What is the meaning of ERC?
ERC
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| ERC | Ethics Resource Center |
| ERC | Endocrine-Related Cancer |
| ERC | Enlisted Reserve Corps (now US Army Reserve) |
| ERC | Economics Research Centre (various locations) |
Why do you need an ERC Consolidator Grant?
ERC Consolidator grants are designed to support researchers of any nationality at the stage of consolidating their own research team or programme. This grant scheme will strengthen recently created independent and excellent research teams.
What kind of research is funded by ERC?
The ERC stimulates investigator-driven frontier research in Europe through competitive funding across all fields, on the basis of scientific excellence. Both young and established scientists are eligible for this research programme. Researchers can apply for five different funding schemes: ERC Synergy Grant.
Who is eligible for an ERC Advanced Grant?
The ERC Advanced grant scheme is focused at supporting researchers of any nationality who have a track record of significant research achievements in the last ten years. Researchers that have received this grant are the potential Nobel prize winners of the future.
When to apply for a European Research Council grant?
Researchers with an ERC grant (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced or Synergy) that is ongoing or has ended in the last twelve months before 1 January 2020 can apply for a PoC grant. The grants provide up to € 150,000,- for a period of eighteen months.