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ERC Advanced Grant 2025
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Details
| Funder | ERC |
| Budget | Up to €2.5M (up to €3.5M with additional funding; up to €4.5M for researchers moving from non-associated third countries) |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
Eligibility & scope
Open to established, leading principal investigators (single PI) conducting ground-breaking research in any field. Research must be hosted at a public or private institution in an EU Member State or associated country. No specific academic eligibility criteria; applicants must demonstrate a track record of significant research achievements.
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