Horizon Europe Pillar I Excellent Science

The most prestigious and competitive funding opportunities within Horizon Europe are found under Pillar 1 – Excellent Science. Through the European Research Council (ERC), the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), and Research Infrastructures, the European Commission invests in outstanding researchers, groundbreaking ideas, world-class research environments, and scientific excellence across all disciplines and career stages.

EFMC supports researchers, universities, research organisations, and infrastructure consortia in securing Pillar 1 funding through expert-led proposal development, scientific evaluation, interview preparation, strategic guidance, and tailored training programmes.