ERC Consolidator Grant
This call is closed for 2026.
ERC Consolidator Grants support excellent researchers who have already established an independent research team or programme and can demonstrate the ground breaking nature, ambition, and feasibility of their research.
Who can apply
Applications are open to people from any nationality, and from any field of research.
You must have:
- 7-12 years of experience since completing your PhD
- a strong scientific track record showing great promise
- an excellent, ambitious, and feasible research proposal
A researcher may participate as a Principal Investigator in only one ERC main frontier research grant at any given time.
PI time commitment
PIs are required to spend of 50% of their working time in an EU Member State (or Associated Country), and a minimum of 40% of their working time on their ERC project.
Funding available
Up to €2 million for 5 years (pro rata for shorter projects)
Additional funding available:
- Up to €1 million for eligible costs such as:
- Start‑up costs
- Major equipment
- Access to large facilities
- Major experimental or fieldwork costs
- Up to €2 million additional funding for PIs relocating from non‑associated third countries to the EU or an Associated Country
All additional funding requests must be fully justified in the proposal.