Obtaining an ERC grant,
why not you?

The CNRS supports you

604 CNRS researchers have obtained a European Research Council (ERC) grant since 2007. This enables them to conduct exploratory research of their choice over a five-year period - all of which in exceptional conditions!

604 CNRS researchers have obtained a European Research Council (ERC) grant since 2007. This enables them to conduct exploratory research of their choice over a five-year period - all of which in exceptional conditions!

Ongoing calls for proposals

Synergy Grants 2018

Deadline :
14 november 2017

Consolidator Grants 2018

Deadline :
15 February 2018

Proof of Concept 2018

Deadlines :
16 January 2018
18 April 2018
11 September 2018

Testimonies

“I applied to the ERC so that I would not have to do my research alone.”
Marianne Lemoine-Goumard
“The ERC enables me to work over the long term at last.”
Sylvie Lorthois
“You should try the ERC immediately after your postdoc.”
Antonin Morillon
“If there were no limits to your research, what would you do?”
Susana Coelho
“This new challenge brought me back to the heart of science — like during my PhD!”
Gérard Besson

The ERC in figures

An attractive
European funding

1,5 to 2,5 million
Euros per project

Rewarding results

71% of the projects financed lead to scientific breakthroughs.

The CNRS is Europe's leading research institution in terms of ERC grants

45.8% of French laureates work at the CNRS

Young researchers
stand out

81,6 % of CNRS researchers obtain an ERC Starting Grant

How to apply

Useful CNRS resources

Entry points, contact and resources to put together your application and submit it to the ERC.