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RISE Europe
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RISE Europe is an FWF grant of up to €1 million over five years for researchers whose 2026 ERC Starting Grant proposal, submitted with an Austrian institution, scored an A rating but was turned down purely for lack of ERC budget. It is a single-stage, annual call open only within Austria, designed to rescue near-miss ERC proposals rather than fund new project ideas. Applicants with a permanent professorship or prior START, ASTRA or ERC Starting Grant funding cannot apply.
Details
| Funder | FWF |
| Budget | Up to €1 million |
| Deadline | 19 November 2026 |
| Duration | 60 months |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, must be affiliated with an Austrian research institution |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | AT |
Eligibility & scope
Funds researchers whose ERC Starting Grant 2026 proposal was rejected for budgetary reasons despite excellent review (A rating), submitted with an Austrian research institution. Not open to those with a permanent professorship or prior FWF START, ASTRA, or ERC Starting Grant funding.
Who Should Apply
- •Early-career researchers whose 2026 ERC Starting Grant proposal received an A rating but was rejected for budget reasons
- •Researchers submitting with an Austrian research institution as host
- •Applicants without a permanent professorship
- •Researchers who have not previously held START, ASTRA or an ERC Starting Grant
Key Dates
- •Annual deadline: 19 November 2026
- •Single-stage application process
- •60-month (5-year) project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Reuse and tighten your A-rated ERC Starting Grant proposal rather than rewriting from scratch, the eligibility hinges on that exact rating.
- ✓Confirm your Austrian host institution's role early, since the application is submitted in collaboration with them even though you apply as an individual.
- ✓Double-check eligibility disqualifiers before applying: a permanent professorship or prior START/ASTRA/ERC Starting Grant funding rules you out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for FWF RISE Europe?
Only researchers whose ERC Starting Grant 2026 proposal, submitted with an Austrian institution, received an A rating but was rejected for budgetary reasons.
How much does RISE Europe fund?
Up to €1 million over a 60-month project duration.
Can I apply to RISE Europe if I already hold an ERC Starting Grant or START award?
No, applicants with prior START, ASTRA or ERC Starting Grant funding, or a permanent professorship, are ineligible.
Is RISE Europe a consortium grant?
No, it is submitted by an individual applicant in collaboration with the Austrian research institution that hosts the project.
Does FWF run RISE Europe every year?
Yes, it is an annual call tied to each year's ERC Starting Grant results.
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