ERC grants: the second part of Yellow Research workshop
Almost 100 scientists took part in the webinar on June 25, 2020. The webinar was conducted by the top Duch consulting company Yellow Research at the invitation of the Polish Academy of Sciences. The meeting was the final stage of the one-month online workshop.
The webinar was held by Lotte Jaspers, an experienced trainer from the esteemed agency Yellow Research. Not only did she discuss the key issues related to applying for ERC grants such as what are the evaluation criteria and how to construct a research team, but also she addressed participants’ questions regarding calls’ formalities, selection of a proper methodology, and preparing the application.
E-learning and Webinars
The webinar was a final stage of the one-month online training that aimed at preparing scientists to apply for ERC grants. Researchers took part in 2 online meetings with the Dutch expert and, in addition, got an access to the e-learning platform with various guides and lectures about ERC grants. Participants will have an access to the materials until the end of 2021.
The next ERC calls
The nearest deadlines for submitting applications for ERC grants are as follows:
- Advanced Grants – August 26, 2020
- Starting Grants – probably March 9, 2021
- Consolidator Grants – probably April 20, 2021
The calls for ERC Starting and Consolidator grants will be announced under the new Framework Programme Horizon Europe that provides funding for research and innovation in the EU (including ERC grants). The Programme will be launched in January 2021. Please note that the deadlines may be slightly changed.
The method of calculating the eligibility period within which scientist can apply for ERC Starring and Consolidator grants remains unchanged. It is counted from the date of obtaining the Doctorate towards January 1, 2021.
ERC grants
Prestigious ERC grants support the pioneering research. The motto of the program is "high risk - high gain", and the sole criterion for evaluation of ERC proposals is the scientific excellence. ERC grants amount to up to 3.5 million EUR per grant. Receiving the ERC grant is one of the most important individual achievements for a scholar.
Support offered to scientists by the PAS
The Polish Academy of Sciences supports researchers in applying for ERC grants. The Excellence in Science Department offers a free of charge help to scholars from across all scientific disciplines. Please contact us under the following e-mail: doskonalosc@pan.pl.
Source of the information and the photo: Excellence in Science Department of the PAS
