Towards an ERC Starting Grant: from promising idea to competitive proposal
The network of National Contact Points (NCPs) mERCury, for the European Research Council (ERC), is organising an online event for researchers interested in the Starting Grant. The event will guide participants from shaping a truly “groundbreaking” idea to understanding the evaluation process of the European Research Council (ERC).
June 26, 10:00 - 12:30
• 10:00 – 10:10 Welcome
• 10:10 – 11:10 Session 1: What makes a Starting Grant project ERC-level?
Inputs from ERC grantees and Ambassador for ERC
• 11:10 – 11:20 Q&A
• 11:20 – 12:20 Session 2: How is an ERC Starting Grant proposal evaluated?
Proposal structure, CV and track record, evaluation process – ERC Scientific Officer
• Panel discussion with ERC panel members
○ How panels assess the PI: potential of scientific independence
○ What makes a proposal stand out positively? What are the most common weaknesses?
• 12:20-12:30 Q&A