ERC Plus Grant 2026
Description
The ERC Plus Grant supports a single principal investigator pursuing an ambitious, transformative frontier-research project beyond the scope of existing ERC grants, with four to seven years of lump-sum funding.
Eligibility
Researchers of any age, nationality, and career stage may apply with an outstanding record and a host institution in an EU Member State or associated country. The principal investigator must spend at least 30% of working time on the project and at least 50% in an EU Member State or associated country.
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