Is Horizon 2020 part of ERC?
The ERC was part of the first pillar – ‘Excellent Science’ – of Horizon 2020, the EU Programme for Research and Innovation (H2020, 2014-2020). It continues under the Excellence Science pillar of the new European Union Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon Europe (2021-2027).
What are ERC calls?
The ERC funding scheme is divided into 4 main calls: Starting, Consolidator, Advanced and Synergy. Throughout a given year, these calls are spread out at varying intervals with specific deadlines that are announced with time to allow for thorough preparation of proposals.
Can UK researchers apply for ERC?
UK researchers invited to apply on ‘conditional basis’ as ERC kicks off new €1.9B funding round. The first funding call under EU’s new research framework programme Horizon Europe will open on 25 February, with UK-based researchers welcome to apply, the European Research Council (ERC) announced today.
What is government ERC?
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Who is ERC and why are they calling me?
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Can UK still apply to ERC?
Funding for most Horizon 2020 projects continue for the project’s lifetime, even for projects that finish after 31 December 2020. Payment arrangements stay the same, and UK participants can continue to lead projects. They still receive any: remaining ERC, MSCA or EIC Accelerator funding they’ve been awarded.
What is the mission of the European Research Council?
The ERC’s mission is to encourage the highest quality research in Europe through competitive funding and to support investigator-driven frontier research across all fields of research, on the basis of scientific excellence. A total budget of 13 095 million euro is available for the implementation of the ERC funding schemes under Horizon 2020.
Why is Horizon Europe important to the EU?
It tackles climate change, helps to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and boosts the EU’s competitiveness and growth. The programme facilitates collaboration and strengthens the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing EU policies while tackling global challenges.
How much does ERC Consolidator Grant per year?
ERC Consolidator Grant for already independent excellent researchers 7-12 years after PhD) -up to 2 million euro for 5 years. ERC Advanced Grant for senior research leaders with significant research achievements in the last 10 years – up to 2.5 million euro for 5 years.
What are the Standing Committees of the ERC?
The ERC Scientific Council has set up Standing Committees to address specific tasks. It has established two Standing Committees: one to deal with conflict of interest, the other to control the selection of reviewers and panellists.
