Towards an ERC Advanced Grant: from groundbreaking idea to successful proposal

The event will guide participants from shaping a truly “groundbreaking” idea to understanding the evaluation process of the European Research Council (ERC).

Programme highlights

The programme covers

• the ERC’s approach to frontier research;
• a dedicated session on the evaluation process;
• testimonials from Advanced grantees across:
  • social sciences and humanities;
  • physical sciences and engineering; and
  • Life Sciences domains.
• contributions from ERC Scientific Officers and ERC Panel Members. 

Registration is open until 25 April 2026 

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