About ERC
ERC encourages proposals that cross disciplinary boundaries, present pioneering ideas that address new and emerging fields or applications, as well as introduce unconventional and innovative approaches.
Applications can be made in any field of research - the grant is 'bottom-up' and without predetermined priorities. CoG does not require international cooperation and the only evaluation criterion is scientific excellence.
Eligibility
Eligible Principal Investigators (PI) have completed their PhD 7-12 years prior to January 1, 2025. Extensions to this eligibility window include maternity and paternity leave, clinical specialization, and long-term illnesses.
It is expected that the PI has shown research independence, e.g. by being the main author of several important publications and by having a promising track record of early achievements.
Funding
Funding per grant: up to 2 000 000 EUR
Duration: 5 years
An additional 1 000 000 EUR can be requested for eligible start-up costs such as the purchase of major equipment, access to large facilities, and/or other major experimental expenses. The grant covers 100 % of eligible costs.
ERC CoG writing webinar 29 October 2024
UiO organizes a "How to write a proposal for the ERC 2025 Consolidator call"-webinar on 29 October from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Read more and register here.
ERC proposal reading days
RCN invites prospective applicants to ERC proposal reading days held at Blindern on 19 November.
- ERC Proposal Reading Day in Oslo 19 November - morning session
- ERC Proposal Reading Day in Oslo 19 November - afternoon session