ERC Proof of Concept 2026 Call Open!

Are you a Principal Investigator in an ongoing ERC main grant (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced or Synergy) or one that has ended after 1 January 2025? Then you are eligible to apply for an ERC Proof of Concept Grant 2026. 

This funding offers up to €150,000 for projects of up to 18 months aimed at exploring the innovation potential of ERC-funded research. 

Application deadlines: 17 March 2026 and 17 September 2026.

For further information or assistance, please contact the ERC National Contact Points at erc@euresearch.ch