European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant

Are you a talented early-career researcher (2-7 years post PhD) who has already produced excellent supervised work, is ready to work independently and shows potential to be a research leader? The ERC Starting Grant could be for you, and the annual call is now open. This opportunity offers up to €1.5 million for a period of 5 years. There is no constraint in terms of topic.

Now that the UK is once again associated to Horizon Europe, applications for ERC funding have become more straightforward. The University of Oxford is very keen to support researchers in applying for this funding.

Funder deadline: 15 October 2024 (you must submit your application to DPIR well in advance of this).

ERC Starting Grants are a fantastic opportunity. The application process is fairly lengthy and involved, but we are here to support you every step of the way and bring out the very best in your application.

Applicants already at Oxford can watch a recording of a recent briefing session on ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants, or consult the slides from this session.