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ERC Starting Grant 2027
Long-term frontier research funding for early-career investigators ready to establish an independent programme.
Offered by European Research Council
At a glance
Key facts
- Location
- EU Member States and associated countries
- Funding / Support
- Up to €1.5 million for 5 years
- Career stage
- Early-career principal investigator
- Field / Discipline
- All research fields
- Applications opened
- 22 Jul 2026
- Application deadline
- 14 Oct 2026
Who it is for
Promising researchers within the 2027 Starting Grant eligibility window
What the opportunity supports
Frontier research costs, team building and eligible host-institution expenses.
About the opportunity
ERC Starting Grants support researchers of any nationality who are ready to lead ambitious, investigator-driven research at an eligible European host institution.
Before you apply
- Confirm the 2027 PhD eligibility window and any allowable extensions.
- Secure the support of an eligible host institution.
- Start the scientific proposal early and use the current ERC applicant guidance.
Last checked 26 July 2026. Confirm the current requirements when you open the official application.