ERC Advanced Grant 2027
The European Research Council has officially scheduled the ERC Advanced Grant 2027 call to open on 27 May 2027 and close on 26 August 2027. The scheme supports established research leaders pursuing ambitious frontier research in any field.
Who Can Apply?
ERC Advanced Grants are intended for established principal investigators with a significant track record of research achievement and leadership. There is no fixed academic-age requirement. Researchers of any nationality may apply, provided the proposed project is hosted by an eligible institution in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country.
Applications are accepted across all scientific and scholarly fields. ERC evaluation is based on excellence as the sole criterion, covering both the proposed research and the principal investigator.
Funding Available
The standard Advanced Grant can provide up to €2.5 million for five years. Additional eligible funding can be requested for major costs such as relocation, major equipment, access to large facilities, or significant experimental and fieldwork expenses.
Under current ERC rules, up to €1 million in additional funding may be available for eligible major costs. Researchers moving from a non-associated third country to the EU or an associated country may be able to request up to €2 million in additional funding under the applicable call rules.
2027 Call Timeline
| Call | ERC Advanced Grant 2027 |
|---|---|
| Opening date | 27 May 2027 |
| Submission deadline | 26 August 2027 |
| Research fields | All fields |
| Maximum standard funding | €2.5 million over 5 years |
How to Prepare
- Confirm that your research profile fits the Advanced Grant career stage and track-record expectations.
- Identify an eligible European host institution and secure institutional commitment.
- Develop a frontier-research proposal with a clear high-gain scientific objective.
- Review the ERC Work Programme 2027 and the call documents before submission.
- Submit through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal before 26 August 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ERC Advanced Grant 2027 open now?
No. The ERC has scheduled the call to open on 27 May 2027.
What is the 2027 deadline?
The official deadline is 26 August 2027.
How much funding is available?
The standard grant is up to €2.5 million for five years, with additional eligible funding possible under ERC rules.
ERC Advanced Grant 2027: Host, Team, Funding and Evaluation Questions
Is there a formal years-since-PhD eligibility window?
No. ERC Advanced Grants do not use a fixed academic-age or years-since-PhD window. Applicants are expected to be established research leaders with a strong record of significant and original achievements.
Can researchers of any nationality apply?
Yes. Researchers of any nationality may apply, provided the project is hosted by an eligible public or private research organisation in an EU Member State or associated country.
Do I need to work at the host institution before submission?
No. The PI does not have to be employed by the proposed host institution when the application is submitted. The institution must, however, commit to hosting the PI and providing the conditions required for independent research if the grant is awarded.
Can ERC Advanced Grant team members be based outside Europe?
Yes. The ERC funds a single Principal Investigator who can recruit team members of any nationality, and one or more team members may be located in a non-European country where justified by the project.
How much additional funding is available?
The standard grant is up to €2.5 million for five years. Up to €1 million in additional funding may be requested for eligible major costs such as equipment, large facilities or significant fieldwork. Researchers relocating from a non-associated third country may be able to request up to €2 million in additional eligible funding under the applicable rules.
What does the ERC evaluate?
Excellence is the sole ERC evaluation criterion. Review considers both the ground-breaking nature and ambition of the proposed research and the Principal Investigator’s ability to deliver it as a research leader.
Can an Advanced Grant cover a shorter project?
Yes. The €2.5 million ceiling applies to five-year projects and is reduced proportionally for projects of shorter duration.
