Austrian research institutions

Enable excellent unfunded ERC Starting Grant 2026 projects to proceed at Austrian research institutions. The programme uses the ERC evaluation and supports a research project adapted to its own funding and duration limits. It accepts projects from all disciplines and requires the original proposal, ERC decision and evaluation reports, plus any explanation of cost reductions. Applications close at 14:00 Vienna time on 19 November 2026.

ESPRIT supports independent, innovative basic research and career development for early postdoctoral researchers across all disciplines at Austrian research institutions. A mentor supports scientific and professional development. 36 months of principal-investigator salary at the senior postdoc rate plus EUR 45,000 project costs, increasing to EUR 75,000 on a justified request. These amounts are project costs, not the total award. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.