ERC Grants: what to expect in 2026 calls

The ERC has introduced some novelties in the 2026 Work Programme. This info session is designed to help applicants understand how these changes will apply to the submission of applications and evaluation of proposals, ensuring they are well-prepared for the upcoming calls for the Starting, Consolidator and Advanced Grants. 

Participants will receive practical guidance on the application process with a focus on:

• the new proposal structure

• the updated rules for the extension of the eligibility period

• the additional relocation funding  

• the new resubmission restrictions

While the session is open to researchers based in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, the ERC encourages those in Widening countries to attend, in line with the efforts to increase success rates in countries hosting few ERC grantees.

Connection details: 

Join link:
https://ecconf.webex.com/ecconf/j.php?MTID=m33a751fd909853f5457ee07f1cb5177f

Webinar number:
2740 783 3267

Webinar password: 
MBfPaBU?578 (62372280 when dialing from a phone or video system)

PROGRAMME 

Moderator

• Martin Penny, Head of Communication Unit, ERCEA

9.30 – 9.35 | Welcome and Introduction

9.35 – 9.45 | Overview of ERC individual grants  

• Martin Penny, Head of Communication Unit, ERCEA

9.45 – 10.20 | How to write a successful grant proposal 

• Laura Lobato Bailón, Project Adviser, ERCEA 

10:20 – 10:40 | Q&A session

10.40 – 11.00 | How to prepare the project budget 

•  Georgiana Casiadi, Financial Adviser, ERCEA 

11.00 – 11.10 | How to deal with ethics requirements 

•   Alejandro Aparisi Rey, Project Adviser - Ethics, ERCEA 

11.10 – 11.25 | Q&A session 

11.25 – 11.30 | Closing remarks

More information

ERC Work Programme 2026

Changes to the 2026 and 2027 Work Programmes

ERC Classes videos offering useful insights into the application and evaluation…

ERC Working Group on Widening European Participation

ERC National Contact Points

Contact us

Speaker’s bios

Martin Penny

Head of Communication Unit, European Research Council Executive Agency

Laura Lobato Bailón

Project Adviser, ERCEA

Georgiana Casiadi

Financial Adviser, ERCEA

Alejandro Aparisi Rey

Project Adviser - Ethics, ERCEA

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