ERC Proposal Writing Training Pillar 1​
10-11 December 2026 / Amsterdam

ABOUT THE TRAINING

Language: English

This training is specifically designed for researchers preparing applications for ERC Starting, Consolidator, Advanced and Synergy Grants.

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 – focusing on “Scientific Excellence”, including the Extended Synopsis, Curriculum Vitae, Track Record, and Scientific Proposal to effectively highlight the researcher’s qualifications and the project’s breakthrough potential.
• Develop a convincing scientific approach – providing a strong hypothesis, methodology, objectives, and feasibility analysis, while emphasizing the project’s high-risk/high-gain nature to demonstrate its potential for significant scientific advancement.
• Clearly communicate the groundbreaking nature of their research and its potential to advance the field.
• Navigate the ERC evaluation process – understand how proposals are assessed based on scientific excellence, impact, and investigator potential
• Analyze and discuss a successfully funded ERC proposal to gain practical insights into what makes a strong application

Includes: training presentations, certificates of participation, lunch break, coffee breaks

Starts first day at 9.00, ends at 15.00; second day at 9.00, ends at 12.30 (9,5 hours of training)

Takes places in conference rooms (4-star hotels, universities) located in the city centre

1,5-Day Training (1290€)​ excl. VAT