Funder: European Research Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Starting Grant full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to €1.5M over 5 years; up to €1M additional for specific needs (up to €2M extra for PIs relocating from non-associated countries).
Summary: Supports early-career researchers to lead independent, innovative projects in any field at EU or associated country institutions.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; eligibility is strictly based on PhD defense date and extensions for career breaks.