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Appel à Projets Access Erc Starting Grants 2026
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The ANR Appel à Projets Access ERC Starting Grants 2026 offers a 24-month postdoctoral contract for humanities and social sciences researchers to prepare a competitive ERC Starting Grant application. Hosted at a French institution, the fellowship runs from July 2026 to August 2028 and targets researchers ready to submit an ERC proposal in October 2027. This call has closed; ANR runs this programme annually.
Details
| Funder | ANR |
| Duration | 2 years (24 months) |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | FR |
Eligibility & scope
Post-doctoral contract (24 months, July 2026–Aug 2028) for researchers in humanities and social sciences (SHS only), hosted at a French institution, aimed at preparing a competitive ERC Starting Grant 2028 application (submission October 2027). Call is now closed.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers in humanities and social sciences (SHS)
- •Researchers hosted at a French academic or research institution
- •Candidates planning to submit an ERC Starting Grant application in October 2027
- •Early-career scholars with ambition for European-scale research funding
Key Dates
- •Application deadline has passed (call closed 2026)
- •Fellowship runs 24 months: July 2026 to August 2028
- •ERC Starting Grant submission target: October 2027
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This fellowship is explicitly a stepping-stone to ERC: structure your postdoctoral work and publications to strengthen your ERC proposal narrative.
- ✓ANR runs this call annually; if you missed this round, watch for the 2027 call and align your timeline accordingly.
- ✓Use the fellowship period to build European collaborations and establish independence from your PhD supervisor, both are scored in ERC evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the ANR Access ERC Starting Grants postdoctoral fellowship?
24 months, from July 2026 to August 2028.
Who is eligible for the ANR Access ERC Starting Grants?
Postdoctoral researchers in humanities and social sciences hosted at a French institution.
What is the purpose of the ANR Access ERC Starting Grants?
The fellowship is designed to prepare researchers to submit a competitive ERC Starting Grant application, with the target submission date in October 2027.
Is the ANR Access ERC Starting Grants call recurring?
Yes, ANR runs this programme annually.
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