ERC Starting Grants
Summary
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
Call
Detailed Call Description
Applicant Principal Investigators should be able to demonstrate a promising track record of early achievements appropriate to their research field and
career stage, including up to five significant publications (in which is the main author) in major international peer-reviewed multidisciplinary scientific journals, or in the leading international peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, should have evidence in participating in conferences proceedings or monographs and translations of their respective field. They may also demonstrate a record of invited presentations in well-established international conferences or international advanced schools, granted patents, awards, prizes, academy memberships etc.
Starting Grants may be awarded up to a maximum of 1 500 000 EUR for a period of 5 years. Furthermore, it is expected that the estimated number of grants is 413.
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
Funding rate 100% / 25% for indirect costs.
Programme Category
EU Competitive ProgrammesTotal Budget
€619,000,000Thematic Categories
- Education and training
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Educational Institutions
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
Call Opening Date
25/02/2021Call Closing Date
08/04/2021National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia
P.O.Box 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Phone Number: +357 22205000
Email Address: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/
Contact Persons:
Ms Katerina Karakasidou
Scientific Officer
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 036
Contact Email: kkarakasidou@research.org.cy
Dr Kalypso Sepou
Head of European Programmes Department
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 066
Contact Email: kalypso@research.org.cy
EU Contact Point
https://erc.europa.eu/about-erc/contact-us