ERC — open calls

For researchers 2–7 years post-PhD (defence date between 1 Jan 2019 and 31 Dec 2023). PI must dedicate minimum 50% working time to project, with at least 50% of total working time in an EU Member State or Associated Country. Host Institution must be established in an EU Member State or Associated Country. Single PI, no consortium required.

For researchers 7–12 years post-PhD (defence date between 1 Jan 2014 and 31 Dec 2018), consolidating an independent research team. PI must dedicate minimum 40% working time to project, with at least 50% of total working time in an EU Member State or Associated Country. Host Institution must be established in an EU Member State or Associated Country. Single PI, no consortium required.

Collaborative research projects between laboratories or public partners and companies in a national context. Industry partner required. PRCEs have direct access to stage 2 of the AAPG, reducing time to contracting to under six months. ANR aid rate for SMEs increased to 60%.

Individual research projects carried out by a young researcher. Part of the AAPG 2026, structured into 57 research axes across 7 disciplinary fields and 19 transversal issues. Open to all scientific communities involved in French research.

Ambitious and innovative research projects carried out by a single team. Part of the AAPG 2026, covering disciplinary and interdisciplinary research across 57 axes. Open to all public and private actors involved in French research.

New opening of the Tremplin ERC funding instrument to applicants to the ERC Advanced Grants call. Aimed at lowering barriers for submission of European projects and supporting risk-taking by French research teams. Launched as part of the 2026 Work Programme.

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.

Pilot phase instrument allowing the French coordinator of an ANR PRCI project (from two years before end of project until one year after) to request MRSEI-type support, automatically granted under current instrument conditions. Supports European project preparation.

Open to researchers of any nationality with 2–7 years post-PhD experience (extensions possible for parental leave, illness, etc.). Research must be conducted at a host institution in an EU Member State or associated country. Any scientific field eligible; bottom-up, no predetermined priorities.

For established research leaders with no PhD-based eligibility window, requiring a significant record of major scientific achievements. PI must dedicate minimum 30% working time to project, with at least 50% of total working time in an EU Member State or Associated Country. Host Institution must be established in an EU Member State or Associated Country. Single PI, no consortium required.

Open to researchers of any nationality with 7–12 years post-PhD experience (extensions possible for parental leave, illness, etc.). Research must be conducted at a Host Institution in an EU Member State or associated country. Single Principal Investigator model; no consortium required. Any field of research eligible on a bottom-up basis.