Funder: European Research Council

Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2026 (Consolidator Grant) | October 2026 (Starting Grant) | August 2026 (Advanced Grant) | November 2026 (Synergy Grant) | March 2026, September 2026 (Proof of Concept) | January 2026 (Public Engagement Award)

Funding Amounts: Up to €2 million (5 years) + up to €1 million additional funding for eligible costs; up to €2 million extra for PIs relocating from outside the EU/Associated Countries.

Summary: Supports researchers 7–12 years post-PhD to establish or strengthen independent teams in Europe for ambitious, frontier research in any field.

Key Information: Dates are projected; check the program page for official updates.