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ERC Advanced Grant 2026 (ERC-2026-ADG)

Up to €2.5M (up to €3.5M with start-up costs; up to €4.5M for researchers moving from non-associated third countries)Up to 5 years

See ERC-2026-ADG call page on EU Funding & Tenders Portal for exact deadline

Last verified: 31 May 2026

This is the current call of theERC Advanced Grantprogramme. The programme guide coverseligibility, budget, success rate and FAQacross every round.

Details

Funder	ERC
Budget	Up to €2.5M (up to €3.5M with start-up costs; up to €4.5M for researchers moving from non-associated third countries)
Duration	Up to 5 years
Consortium	No
Application	Single stage; ethics review follows selection
Frequency	Annual

Eligibility & scope

For established, leading PIs with a track record of significant research achievements. Any field of research (bottom-up). Research must be conducted at a Host Institution in an EU Member State or associated country. Single PI applies on behalf of the host institution. Implemented as a pilot lump-sum call. Up to €1M additional start-up costs (doubled to €2M for PIs moving from non-associated third countries).

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