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ERC Advanced Grant (AdG) 2026
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Details
| Funder | ERC |
| Budget | Up to €1M standard, up to €2M additional relocation funding |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: Step 1 (Part I only) → Step 2 (full proposal + interview) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-01 |
Eligibility & scope
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.
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