ERC Synergy Grant
The ERC Synergy Grant is designed for groups of two to four Principal Investigators (PIs) who aim to jointly tackle an ambitious research problem that cannot be addressed by a single PI alone. These grants support highly integrated, multidisciplinary collaborations across any scientific domain and promote breakthrough discoveries that arise from true research synergy.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Open to teams of 2–4 researchers of any nationality
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No specific academic training requirements
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Each PI must have a competitive track record relevant to their career stage
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Research must be conducted at one or more host institutions in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe-associated country
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One PI may be hosted outside the EU or associated countries
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Host institutions must commit to support PIs for the full duration of the project
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Host support letters must be included at submission
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Projects must clearly demonstrate that the research challenge requires joint effort and cannot be achieved by a single PI
Funding Details:
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Up to 10 million EUR for a maximum of 6 years
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Additional 4 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
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 the 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