ERC

Consolidator Grant

Up to €2M + up to €1M additional (up to €2M for relocation from non-associated third countries)| Deadline: 12 January 2027 (in 79 days)|5 years

Upcoming ERC-2027-CoG call: opens 24 September 2026; closes 12 January 2027. Confirm cutoff time in the call documents.

Last seen in a scan/import: 25 Oct 2026.

Catalog updated: 18 Oct 2026.

These timestamps are not source verification. Confirm the current deadline and your eligibility on the funder’s call page before applying.

Closes 12 Jan 2027. Add it to your calendar, then see what else you're eligible for. Check my fit for this call →

This is the current call of the ERC Consolidator Grant programme. The programme guide covers eligibility, budget, success rate and FAQ across every round.

The next ERC Consolidator Grant call opens on 24 September 2026. It supports independent research at an EU or associated-country host and accepts applications within the published PhD eligibility window.

Details

Funder	ERC
Budget	Up to €2M + up to €1M additional (up to €2M for relocation from non-associated third countries)
Deadline	12 January 2027
Duration	5 years
Consortium	No - single Principal Investigator applies on behalf of host institution
Application	Single stage
Frequency	Annual
Next round	2027-01

Eligibility & scope

For researchers 5-15 years post-PhD with an excellent research proposal; project must be hosted at a public or private research organisation in an EU Member State or Associated Country. Applications accepted in any field of research on a bottom-up basis.

Key Dates

•Opens: 24 September 2026.
•Entry deadline: 12 January 2027.

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