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FAQ Starting Grants
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General information
When can I apply for a Starting Grant?
When can I apply for a Starting Grant? more...
What are the success rates when applying for a Starting Grant?
What are the success rates when applying for a Starting Grant? more...
What kind of research can be funded?
What kind of research can be funded?
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Who can apply for a Starting Grant?
Who can apply for a Starting Grant? more...
Who could be a competitive candidate for the ERC Starting Grants?
Who could be a competitive candidate for the ERC Starting Grants? more...
Which time-commitment of the Principal Investigator is foreseen for the ERC Starting Grant scheme?
Which time-commitment of the Principal Investigator is foreseen for the ERC Starting Grant scheme? more...
How many times can I apply for an ERC Starting Grant/which rules apply to reapplications for ERC Starting Grants?
How many times can I apply for an ERC Starting Grant/which rules apply to reapplications for ERC Starting Grants? more...
How many Starting Grants will be awarded per year?
How many Starting Grants will be awarded per year? more...
Where can I find information on funded ERC-projects?
Where can I find information on funded ERC-projects? more...
Preparation phase
How do I know whether I qualify as an applicant for the Starting Grants?
How do I know whether I qualify as an applicant for the Starting Grants? more...
Is there any age limit for Starting Grant applicants?
Is there any age limit for Starting Grant applicants? more...
Are medical doctorates sufficient to submit an eligible proposal?
Are medical doctorates sufficient to submit an eligible proposal? more...
Which date is relevant regarding the award of the PhD?
Which date is relevant regarding the award of the PhD? more...
What is needed to document parental leave?
What is needed to document parental leave? more...
Is mobility required for an application?
Is mobility required for an application? more...
Are holders of a "Habilitation" eligible to apply for an ERC Starting Grant?
Are holders of a "Habilitation" eligible to apply for an ERC Starting Grant? more...
I have been awarded a professorship (W2/W3 or equivalent). Can I still apply for a Starting Grant?
I have been awarded a professorship (W2/W3 or equivalent). Can I still apply for a Starting Grant? more...
Which institutions can host an ERC Starting Grant research group?
Which institutions can host an ERC Starting Grant research group? more...
Can the Principal Investigator be employed by the hosting institution at the time when the proposal is submitted?
Can the Principal Investigator be employed by the hosting institution at the time when the proposal is submitted? more...
Is there any preferred size of the research team?
Is there any preferred size of the research team? more...
What should be considered concerning the composition of the team, in particular as regards mobility, status, etc.?
What should be considered concerning the composition of the team, in particular as regards mobility, status, etc.? more...
Can a team member already be employed by the host institution at the time of the application?
Can a team member already be employed by the host institution at the time of the application? more...
Can the team include members who do not have a PhD-degree?
Can the team include members who do not have a PhD-degree? more...
Can team members from other research facilities be part of the research team?
Can team members from other research facilities be part of the research team? more...
Which evaluation panel is concerned with interdisciplinary research projects?
Which evaluation panel is concerned with interdisciplinary research projects? more...
Application
Which language is required for the application?
Which language is required for the application? more...
Who applies for a Starting Grant: the Principal Investigator or the host institution?
Who applies for a Starting Grant: the Principal Investigator or the host institution? more...
Do applicants need to submit a confirmation of the hosting organisation by the time of the proposal submission?
Do applicants need to submit a confirmation of the hosting organisation by the time of the proposal submission? more...
How can I apply for an ERC Starting Grant?
How can I apply for an ERC Starting Grant? more...
Is my proposal complete?
Is my proposal complete? more...
How strict are the page limits defined for each section and is there a suggested font template?
How strict are the page limits defined for each section and is there a suggested font template? more...
Should I include additional references or a reference to a personal website in my proposal?
Should I include additional references or a reference to a personal website in my proposal? more...
What is the Participant Identification Code (PIC)?
What is the Participant Identification Code (PIC)? more...
What should the hosting institution provide to the project?
What should the hosting institution provide to the project? more...
Does it have any advantages to apply for less than the maximum amount of funding of EUR 1.5 million?
Does it have any advantages to apply for less than the maximum amount of funding of EUR 1.5 million? more...
Is it necessary for the team members to be identified at the proposal stage?
Is it necessary for the team members to be identified at the proposal stage? more...
Evaluation procedure
Is it up to the PI to choose an appropriate evaluation panel?
Is it up to the PI to choose an appropriate evaluation panel? more...
How does the Principal Investigator choose the right evaluation panel?
How does the Principal Investigator choose the right evaluation panel? more...
Who evaluates the proposals?
Who evaluates the proposals? more...
Is there a possibility to exclude reviewers?
Is there a possibility to exclude reviewers? more...
Does the ERC publish the names of the reviewers?
Does the ERC publish the names of the reviewers? more...
How are the proposals evaluated?
How are the proposals evaluated? more...
What role does the interview during step 2 of the evaluation play?
What role does the interview during step 2 of the evaluation play? more...
What kind of feedback is provided to the applicants?
What kind of feedback is provided to the applicants? more...
How long does the evaluation process take? When can the project start?
How long does the evaluation process take? When can the project start? more...
Financial and contractual aspects
Who is negotiating the Grant Agreement with the ERC?
Who is negotiating the Grant Agreement with the ERC? more...
Which issues should be discussed in advance with the host institution?
Which issues should be discussed in advance with the host institution? more...
How can the ERC funding be used?
How can the ERC funding be used? more...
Is it possible to transfer the grant to a new hosting institution?
Is it possible to transfer the grant to a new hosting institution? more...
What are the obligations of the Principal Investigator regarding the implementation of the project?
What are the obligations of the Principal Investigator regarding the implementation of the project? more...
Can the grant cover the Principal Investigator’s own salary?
Can the grant cover the Principal Investigator’s own salary? more...
In my proposal I stated that I would spend 100% of my working time on the ERC-project. Due to other activities I have to reduce the amount of working time now. Is that possible?
In my proposal I stated that I would spend 100% of my working time on the ERC project. Due to other activities I have to reduce the amount of working time now. Is that possible? more...
My position is not financed by the ERC-grant. Do I still have to provide evidence of my working hours for the project?
My position is not financed by the ERC grant. Do I still have to provide evidence of my working hours for the project? more...
Can members of the research team be dispatched to other facilities for research purposes?
Can members of the research team be dispatched to other facilities for research purposes? more...
Is it possible to apply for a part-time secretary position for the project management?
Is it possible to apply for a part-time secretary position for the project management? more...
How is the financing of equipment handled in ERC projects?
How is the financing of equipment handled in ERC projects? more...
I want to finance equipment through the ERC-grant. Do I have to submit different price offers with my proposal?
I want to finance equipment through the ERC grant. Do I have to submit different price offers with my proposal? more...
Is it possible to account for computers/laptops as direct costs?
Is it possible to account for computers/laptops as direct costs? more...
Is it possible to request funding for maintenance costs?
Is it possible to request funding for maintenance costs? more...
Is it possible to lease equipment within an ERC-grant instead of buying?
Is it possible to lease equipment within an ERC grant instead of buying? more...
Is it possible to use personnel costs that have not been spent for other research activities or resources such as consumables? Are there general rules for the shifting of budget?
Is it possible to use personnel costs which have not been spent for other research activities or resources such as consumables? Are there general rules for the shifting of budget? more...
Is it possible to transfer those parts of the budget which have not been spent in the 1st reporting period to the 2nd reporting period? Are there general rules for the shifting of budget?
Is it possible to transfer those parts of the budget which have not been spent in the 1st reporting period to the 2nd reporting period? Are there general rules for the shifting of budget? more...
During my project visiting senior researchers will join our institute for a short period of time. Does the ERC finance the costs for these stays?
During my project visiting senior researchers will join our institute for a short period of time. Does the ERC finance the costs for these stays? more...
Are the costs for parental leave of the Principal Investigator or a team member eligible costs?
Are the costs for parental leave of the Principal Investigator or a team member eligible costs? more...
Do amendments etc. always have to be signed by one of the authorised representatives or is it also possible, in certain cases, that the representatives authorise a member of their staff to sign on their behalf?
Do amendments etc. always have to be signed by one of the authorised representatives or is it also possible, in certain cases, that the representatives authorise a member of their staff to sign on their behalf? more...
Does it matter if a female Principal Investigator’s child at the time of proposal submission has already reached the age of 18 months? Or will the effective time elapsed since the PhD be reduced by 18 months in any case?
Does it matter if a female Principal Investigator’s child at the time of proposal submission has already reached the age of 18 months? Or will the effective time elapsed since the PhD be reduced by 18 months in any case? more...
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