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ERC Starting Grant (StG) 2026
2026 call — specific deadline not stated in this segment
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Details
| Funder | ERC |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: Step 1 (Part I only, panel generalist review) → Step 2 (full proposal + interview) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
Eligibility & scope
For researchers 2–7 years post-PhD (defence date 1 Jan 2019 – 31 Dec 2023). Host institution must be in an EU Member State or Associated Country. PI must commit ≥50% working time to project, ≥50% of total time in EU/Associated Country. Single-PI, no consortium required. Excellence is the sole evaluation criterion.
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