Funder: European Research Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline for ERC Advanced Grant)
Funding Amounts: Up to €2.5 million (5 years); up to €1 million additional funding (or €2 million for relocation from non-associated third countries)
Summary: Supports established research leaders to pursue ambitious, ground-breaking research in any field at an EU or associated country host institution.
Key Information: Scientific excellence is the sole evaluation criterion; annual calls; lump sum funding model.