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ERC Starting Grant (ERC-2027-STG)

Status

Closed

Funder

European Research Council (ERC)

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The ERC runs annual calls; ERC-2028-STG dates are not yet published on the page. Check the funder page.

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ERC-2027-STG: closed 14 Oct 2026

Amount

Up to EUR 1.5 million for 5 years (plus up to EUR 1 million extra for justified costs)

Region

EU Member States & Horizon Europe associated countries

Last checked

2026-10-16

Official page

Funder page

Eligibility in plain language

Researchers of any nationality 0–10 years after their PhD defence (extensions for parental leave etc.), hosted by a public or private research organisation in an EU Member State or associated country. Single PI; any field (bottom-up).

Summary

Bottom-up ERC grant for early-career scientists ready to lead an independent research team. Any field of research, including chemistry and materials.