# ERC Starting Grant 2027

**Funder:** ERC
**Budget:** Up to €1.5M (+ €1M additional for start-up/equipment)
**Deadline:** 15 October 2026 (Expected early October 2026 (ERC-2027-StG). Call opens ~July 2026. Two-stage evaluation: Step 1 results ~Apr 2027, Step 2 ~Aug 2027.)
**Duration:** 5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** LOI not required → Full proposal → Panel interview (Step 2)
**TRL:** 1-2
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** July 2027
**Official call:** https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant/starting-grant
**Last verified:** 29 March 2026

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/erc-starting-grant-2027) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.