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Access ERC Starting Grants
Submission deadline not stated in this segment; target: ERC Starting Grants 2028 application in October 2027
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The ANR Access ERC Starting Grants programme funds 24-month postdoctoral contracts in France to prepare early-career researchers for a competitive ERC Starting Grant 2028 application in October 2027. The 2026 call is restricted to humanities and social sciences disciplines. Researchers host at a French institution and submit proposals in French.
Details
| Funder | ANR |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | FR |
Eligibility & scope
2026 call restricted to humanities and social sciences (SHS) disciplines only. ANR funds a 2-year postdoctoral contract (July 2026–August 2028) to prepare a competitive ERC Starting Grant 2028 application (October 2027). Host institution must be in France. Proposals submitted in French.
Who Should Apply
- •Early-career researchers preparing a competitive ERC Starting Grant application
- •Researchers in humanities and social sciences (SHS disciplines)
- •Applicants hosting at a French academic or research institution
- •Researchers able to submit proposals in French
Key Dates
- •2026 application deadline (verify exact date on ANR website)
- •24-month contract from July 2026 to August 2028
- •Target ERC Starting Grant application: October 2027
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is a preparation grant, not the ERC itself, frame your proposal around strengthening the case for a 2028 ERC Starting Grant submission.
- ✓ANR expects a clear capacity-building plan: identify which ERC criteria (research proposal quality, track record, host institution) you will strengthen during the 24 months.
- ✓Use the contract period to build preliminary data, publications, and networks that will shore up an ERC Starting Grant; reviewers evaluate both the immediate research and the long-term ERC trajectory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ANR Access ERC Starting Grants programme?
It funds 24-month postdoctoral contracts in France to help early-career researchers prepare and strengthen applications for the ERC Starting Grant 2028 call in October 2027.
Who is eligible for ANR Access ERC Starting Grants?
Early-career researchers in humanities and social sciences (SHS) hosting at a French institution and able to submit proposals in French.
How long is the ANR Access ERC Starting Grants contract?
24 months, from July 2026 to August 2028, aligning with the October 2027 ERC Starting Grant deadline.
Is this the same as the ERC Starting Grant?
No; ANR Access ERC provides funding to prepare for an ERC Starting Grant application, not the ERC itself.
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