The ERC has two open calls for its very competitive grant program. The Starting Grant is designed to support researchers 2-7 years after receiving their PhD for a maximum funding of €1.5 million. The application deadline is March 25. The Consolidator Grant is designed to support researchers 7-12 years after receiving their PhD for a maximum funding of €2 million. The application deadline is May 20. For more information, download the new ERC work program may be downloaded at
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/doc/call/h2020/common/1...(2013)_8632_en.pdf.
The Academic Research and Support Office plans to hold a grant preparation workshop in early February to support prospective applicants in their endeavors to submit a successful proposal. Date and schedule will be circulated in due time.




