ERC Plus Grant (2 Sept 2026)
The new funding scheme ERC Plus grants are for individual researchers in any discipline, of any nationality and at any career stage (from early-career talent to senior leaders) who possess an outstanding record of scientific achievement and aim to pursue visionary, transformative research that goes beyond the scope of regular ERC grants.
The maximum grant size is €7 million. The deadline for application is 2 September 2026. For further information check out the grant’s overview webpage (here) where you can find further details and webpages regarding the work program, call details and everything you need to know. Please check with your institution (MPI, DPZ, UMG, Uni) and their respective research departments at what point in your application you need to involve them.