# Initiative Percée JCJC 2026

**Funder:** ANR
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FR
**Official call:** https://anr.fr/fr/appels-a-projets/
**Last updated:** 4 Jul 2026

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## Eligibility & scope

New 2026 support for holders of an ANR JCJC project (from 2 years before end to 1 year after), conditioned on submission to an upcoming ERC call. Dedicated financial support to encourage ERC applications by early-career researchers. French host institution required.

## Summary

Initiative Percée JCJC 2026 is a new ANR scheme that provides dedicated financial support to early-career researchers holding an ANR JCJC project who are preparing an ERC application. Applicants must be current or recent JCJC grant holders (within two years before project end or one year after) and be hosted at a French institution. This scheme aims to bridge the gap between national and European funding by supporting ERC candidacy among promising junior researchers.

## Who should apply

- Researchers currently holding or recently completing an ANR JCJC project
- Early-career scientists planning to submit an ERC application
- Applicants hosted at a French research institution
- Researchers transitioning from national to European funding schemes

## Key dates

- Annual call opening in 2026 (exact date to be confirmed on ANR calls page)
- Eligibility window: 2 years before JCJC project end to 1 year after completion

## Tips for applicants

- Check the ANR calls page regularly for the exact opening date; this is a new 2026 instrument and timing may shift.
- Tie your support request explicitly to a specific ERC call timeline; the scheme prioritises applicants with concrete ERC submission plans.
- Strong preliminary data from your JCJC grant strengthens both the support request and your future ERC candidacy, frame continuity clearly.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the ANR Initiative Percée JCJC 2026?

It is a new ANR support scheme designed to help early-career researchers holding or recently completing an ANR JCJC project prepare and submit an ERC application. The scheme provides dedicated financial support to strengthen ERC candidacy.

### Who is eligible for the ANR Initiative Percée JCJC 2026?

Current or recent ANR JCJC grant holders (within 2 years before project end or 1 year after) hosted at a French institution who plan to apply to an ERC call.

### Is the ANR Initiative Percée JCJC 2026 annual?

Yes, it is an annual call launched in 2026. The exact opening date will be posted on the ANR calls page.

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