Obtaining an ERC grant,
why not you?

The CNRS supports you

635 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!

635 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

“The ERC is a real boost for French research!”
Bruno Chaudret
“It seems a bit paradoxical, but with the ERC I had to put my ego aside.”
César Ducruet
“This new challenge brought me back to the heart of science — like during my PhD!”
Gérard Besson
“You should try the ERC immediately after your postdoc.”
Antonin Morillon
“The ERC gives me the opportunity to conduct basic research on Alzheimer’s disease.”
Christelle Hureau-Sabater

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.