ERC Consolidator Grants aim to support researchers at the stage at which they are consolidating their own independent research team and/or strengthen independent and excellent new individual research teams that have been recently created.
ERC encourages proposals that cross disciplinary boundaries, present pioneering ideas that address new and emerging fields or applications, as well as introduce unconventional and innovative approaches. High risk/high gain project proposals are welcomed.
CoG does not require international cooperation and the only evaluation criterion is scientific excellence.
Eligibility
Eligible Principal Investigators (PI) have completed their PhD 7-12 prior to January 1 2024. Extensions to this eligibility window include maternity and paternity leave, clinical specialization, and long-term illnesses.
It is expected that the PI has shown research independence, e.g. by being the main author of several important publications and by having a promising track record of early achievements.
Funding
Funding per grant: up to 2 000 000 EUR
Duration: 5 years
An additional 1 000 000 EUR can be requested for eligible start-up costs such as the purchase of major equipment, access to large facilities, and/or other major experimental expenses. The grant covers 100 % of eligible costs.
Additional information
See the ERC Work Programme 2024 for details.