[HORIZON EUROPE] ERC Consolidator Grants - mERCury webinar - From promising idea to competitive proposal
Webinar
The network of National Contact Points (NCPs) for the European Research Council (ERC) mERCury, is organising an online event for researchers interested in the ERC Consolidator Grant. The event will guide participants from shaping a truly “groundbreaking” idea to understanding the evaluation process of the European Research Council (ERC).
- Friday 30 October, from 10:00 to 12:40
- Register
- Event website
- The webinar can be watched via YouTube.
Agenda in brief
- 10:00 – 10:10 Welcome and mERCury project presentation
- 10:10 – 11:10 Session 1: Scientific idea and applicant perspective Inputs from ERC grantees and Ambassador for the ERC
- 11:10 – 11:20 Q&A
- 11:20 – 11:50 Session 2: ERC rules and evaluation Application process, evaluation procedure and key elements of an ERC Consolidator Grant proposal, ERCEA Scientific Officer
- 11:50 – 12:00 Q&A
- 12:00 - 12:30 Session 3: Practical advice on building the proposal Panel discussion with panel members focusing on defining the groundbreaking research question; balancing ambition, risk and scientific credibility; presenting the PI’s track record and scientific independence
- 12:30 - 12:40 Q&A
Learn more about ERC Consolidator Grants
- ERC support at Ghent University
- Guide for applicants
- Download the materials from the Belgian webinar on ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants 2027 calls (5 June).
ERC Consolidator Grant call 2027
- Deadline: 12 January 2027
- Internal deadline for UGent applicants to contact EU-team: 15 December 2026
- Submission F&T Portal
Oct. 8, 2026, 8:47 a.m.