This training is designed for researchers, scientists, and project managers preparing applications for ERC Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, and Synergy Grants. It is also valuable for university grant offices and EU pre-award professionalssupporting ERC applicants.

Experience Level: Suitable for all levels, from first-time applicants to experienced ERC candidates. The training progressively builds from fundamental concepts to the most challenging aspects of ERC proposal writing, ensuring participants develop a strong, competitive application.

Expert Trainers:

• Our training is delivered by senior experts with extensive experience in ERC grant writing and evaluations. Many of our trainers have served as ERC expert evaluators for the European Commission, providing invaluable insights into the review process and evaluation criteria. In addition to training, they actively assist researchers through proposal writing and review services at EFMC.

More details on our trainers and experts here.

Key Outcomes: This training is structured around the critical aspects of ERC proposal writing, helping applicants understand what evaluators expect and how to craft a compelling, fundable proposal.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Master the key elements of the ERC proposal – including Excellence, Impact, and Implementation – to effectively showcase their research vision.
• Clearly articulate the groundbreaking nature of their research and demonstrate how it goes beyond the current state of the art.
• Develop a convincing scientific approach, including research methodology, objectives, and risk assessment.
• Understand the ERC evaluation process and how proposals are assessed based on scientific excellence and investigator potential.
• Strengthen proposal writing skills to create a compelling narrative that captures the evaluators’ attention and maximizes funding success.
• Review and discuss a successfully funded ERC proposal to gain practical insights into what makes a winning application.