ERC Advanced Grant

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European Research Council (ERC) Worldwide 2026

Information

The ERC Advanced Grant is a competitive research grant intended for active, established researchers with a track record of significant research achievements in the last ten years. Grants support ambitious, frontier research projects across all fields of research. The average grant size is stated as EUR 2.5 million and the call awards multiple projects in each edition.

Benefits

Research project funding (average EUR 2.5 million)

Eligibility

Intended for active researchers who have a track-record of significant research achievements in the last ten years.

Application

Apply via the ERC application portal as outlined on the ERC website

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Opportunity Details

TypeGrant

FundingFully funded

OrganiserEuropean Research Council (ERC)

LocationWorldwide

Study level Postdoc, Early-career professional

Open toWorldwide

Open to all subjects

Other editions of this programme

2026 ERC Advanced Grants
Deadline August 28, 2025

2025 ERC Advanced Grants
Deadline August 28, 2025

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