ERC Advanced Grant
The ERC Advanced Grant supports established research leaders pursuing ambitious, high-risk projects in any scientific field. This prestigious grant is intended for Principal Investigators (PIs) with a sustained record of significant research achievements and originality, offering long-term funding to undertake groundbreaking frontier research in Europe.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Open to researchers of any nationality
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Must demonstrate a track record of significant research achievements in the last 10 years
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Host institution must be located in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe-associated country
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No formal academic eligibility requirements
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PI must submit application on behalf of a host institution, with mutual commitment required if funded
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Team members may be of any nationality and may be located in or outside Europe
Funding Details:
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Up to 2.5 million EUR for a maximum of 5 years
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Additional 1 million EUR available for:
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Relocation from a third country
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Major equipment or large-scale field work
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100% of direct costs covered, plus 25% contribution toward indirect costs
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Implemented as a lump sum contribution pilot
Deadline:
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Call opens: Anticipated Q3 2025
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Call closes: ~3 months after opening (exact date to be confirmed in ERC Work Programme 2025)
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Submit via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Where to Apply / Learn More:
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Challenging the Status Quo in Colorectal Cancer 2024
December 6-8, 2024
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ESMO 2024 Congress
September 13-17, 2024
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ASCO Annual Meeting
May 30 - June 4, 2024
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Yvonne Award 2024
May 31, 2024
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OncoThon 2024, Online
Feb. 15, 2024
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Global Summit on War & Cancer 2023, Online
Dec. 14-16, 2023