ERC Starting Grants

ERC Starting Grants are prestigious awards offered by the European Research Council to support early-career researchers who show potential for leadership in their field. These grants provide funding—typically up to €1.5 million over five years—to enable innovative, high-quality scientific projects. The goal is to help promising scientists establish their independent research careers, explore novel ideas, and make significant contributions to knowledge. ERC Starting Grants are highly competitive and aim to foster scientific excellence and breakthrough discoveries across various disciplines.