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ERC Starting Grant

Biology, Chemistry and Computer Science research grant from European Research Council

Apply by Wednesday, Oct 14

Closes in 2 days

Up to €1,500,000
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About

ERC-2027-STG call, opened 22 July 2026. Supports early-career researchers of any nationality to build their own teams and pursue frontier research in any field, with grants of up to EUR 1.5 million for 5 years (additional funding possible for relocation or major costs).

Eligibility

Career stage: Postdoc · Early independent researcher

Apply with a supervisor or host

Covers: Research team and project costs under the call-specific ERC award limits.

Host institution in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country; use the call-specific PhD window.

Nationality or residence: Any nationality, subject to the host and call-specific career rules.

Eligibility source

Reviewed Sep 24, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

Researchers of any nationality; the reference point for eligibility is the certified date of the successful PhD defence.

Topics

frontier researchany field

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Open funding in Biology

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Source: erc.europa.eu

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