Session: #291

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The European Research Council, set up in 2007, is the first pan-European funding body that supports investigator-driven frontier research across all fields on the sole basis of scientific excellence.
The ERC funding schemes are open to ambitious researchers of any nationality or age who wish to carry out their research in a public or private research organisation located in one of the EU Member States or in associated countries.
There are four core funding schemes:
- Starting Grants: for researchers with 2-7 years of experience since completion of PhD, with a scientific track record showing great promise (grants up to €1,5 million for 5 years);
- Consolidator Grants: for researchers with over 7 and up to 12 years of experience since completion of PhD, with an excellent mid-career scientific track record (grants up to €2 million for 5 years);
- Advanced Grants: for established and scientifically independent researchers who are leaders in their field of research (grants up to €2.5 million for 5 years);
- Synergy Grants: for a group of 2 to 4 researchers working together and bringing different skills and resources to tackle ambitious research problems. There is no specific eligibility criteria regarding academic career level for ERC Synergy Grants. One researcher per group can be hosted by an institution outside of the EU or Associated Countries (grants up to €10 million for 6 years).

This workshop will explain the application and selection process of ERC grants, with a focus on archaeological projects. Speakers will include current and former ERC grantees, who will share their experience and “tips” on how to make a convincing application. Presentations will be followed by a Q&A.
Whether you are thinking of applying or just curious, this workshop might be a game-changer for your career.

Session: #291

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