ERC

ERC Starting Grant 2027

Up to €1.5M (+ €1M additional for start-up/equipment)| Deadline: 15 October 2026 (122 days)|5 years

Expected early October 2026 (ERC-2027-StG). Call opens ~July 2026. Two-stage evaluation: Step 1 results ~Apr 2027, Step 2 ~Aug 2027.

Last verified: 29 March 2026

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

Details

Funder	ERC
Budget	Up to €1.5M (+ €1M additional for start-up/equipment)
Deadline	15 October 2026
Duration	5 years
Consortium	No
Application	LOI not required → Full proposal → Panel interview (Step 2)
TRL	1-2
Frequency	Annual
Next round	July 2027
Career stage	Early-career opportunity

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