ERC - European Research Council Grants
Informations
- Total budget
- -
- Start date
- 1/1/2007
- Fundings
- -
- End date
- 12/31/2014
Description
European Research Council (ERC) grants support individual researchers of any nationality and age who wish to pursue their frontier research. The ERC encourages in particular proposals that cross disciplinary boundaries, pioneering ideas that address new and emerging fields and applications that introduce unconventional, innovative approaches. European Research Council (ERC) funding schemes are open to top researchers of any nationality or age who wish to carry out their frontier research in the 28 EU Member States or associated countries. There are 3 core funding schemes and one additional scheme for ERC grant holders. The European Research Council (ERC) – the first pan-European funding body for frontier research - was set up in 2007 under the EU's Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7, 2007-2013). It aims to enhance the dynamic character, creativity and excellence of European research at the frontiers of knowledge. Through peer reviewed competitions the best researchers are funded to perform their research in Europe. The ERC is now part of the first pillar - 'Excellent Science' - of Horizon 2020, the new EU Programme for Research and Innovation. The total budget allocated to the ERC for the period 2014-2020 is € 13.1 billion. Which means, in real terms (i.e. without considering inflation), an increase of 60 % compared to FP7.
Projects
Funding agencies
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Commission - Research And Innovation | Lead Funder | - | - | - |