# JCJC Breakthrough Initiative

**Funder:** ANR
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-01
**Eligible countries:** FR
**Official call:** https://anr.fr/en/work-programme-2026/
**Last updated:** 3 Jul 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Dedicated financial support for leaders of an ANR JCJC project, available from two years before the end of their project up to one year after, conditional on submission to the next ERC call sessions. Targets early-career researchers holding an active JCJC grant.

## Summary

The ANR JCJC Breakthrough Initiative provides dedicated financial support to leaders of active JCJC projects, available from two years before project end through one year after, conditional on submission to an ERC call. The scheme targets early-career French researchers strengthening their profile for a European grant.

## Who should apply

- Early-career researchers holding an active ANR JCJC grant
- Researchers based at French institutions
- Applicants planning to submit to an ERC call during or shortly after their support window

## Key dates

- Next expected round: January 2026
- Eligibility window: from two years before JCJC project end through one year after
- Support duration contingent on ERC application timeline

## Tips for applicants

- ERC submission is a gating requirement, support is conditional on applying to an ERC call during your eligibility window.
- Plan your JCJC project timeline strategically; the two-year pre-end window opens opportunities early, but post-project support requires active ERC pursuit.
- This is a bridge programme; use it to strengthen publication, preliminary data, and competitive positioning before the ERC panel.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the ANR JCJC Breakthrough Initiative?

Early-career researchers holding an active ANR JCJC grant, based in France, who submit to an ERC call during their support window.

### When can I apply for the ANR JCJC Breakthrough Initiative?

You are eligible from two years before your JCJC project ends through one year after, provided you submit to an ERC call during this period.

### Is the ANR JCJC Breakthrough Initiative a standalone grant?

No, it is conditional support for JCJC leaders preparing for ERC, you must hold an active JCJC project and commit to an ERC submission.

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