ERC Plus Grant: What You Need to Know

ERC Plus Grant: What You Need to Know

In May 2025, the European Commission’s President, Úrsula von der Layen, announced the ERC Plus Grants scheme, within the ‘Choose Europe’ initiative. Last December 2025, this new scheme was presented by ERC executives, led by María Leptin, then...
EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026: The 3 Topics

EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026: The 3 Topics

What is the EIC Pathfinder funding scheme? The EIC Pathfinder funds research that develops the scientific foundations of breakthrough technologies. The focus is on the early stages of scientific, technological, or deep-tech R&D, with the aim of building new...
EIC Pathfinder Open 2026: Funding Bold Ideas

EIC Pathfinder Open 2026: Funding Bold Ideas

What is the EIC Pathfinder funding scheme? The EIC Pathfinder funds research that develops the scientific foundations of breakthrough technologies. The focus is on the early stages of scientific, technological, or deep-tech R&D, with the aim of building new...
How does the ERC evaluate your proposal?

How does the ERC evaluate your proposal?

As you prepare and polish your proposal, there are important things to take into consideration. Keep on reading to understand what happens after you click “submit” and what is going on behind the scenes. The ERC evaluation process has 7 phases:   1. Recruiting...