ERC-Consolidator Grant (CoG)

13.01.2026

Deadline: 2026-01-13

For excellent researchers who have been awarded their first PhD at least 7 and up to 12 years prior to 1 January 2026. Cut-off dates: PhD awarded from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2019 (inclusive)

please notice the internal submission procedure:
 
  1. submit (electronically) your application (full proposal) 2 weeks prior deadline to the University Office for Research Services & Career Development (eu.fsib@univie.ac.at) 
  2. Please have a closer look to the FAQs Horizon EUROPE at the University of Vienna [Research Services UniVie]. Further information can be found in the U:WIKI.
 

FFG is offering a proposal check - please contact Dr. Huber (ylva.huber@ffg.at). 

Objectives

The ERC Consolidator Grant (ERC-CoG) funds excellent research projects by scientists with 7-12 years of post-PhD research experience who can already demonstrate independence and comprehensive research work in combination with outstanding publications. Projects will be funded with up to 2 million euros over a maximum of 5 years. 

Size of ERC Consolidator Grants 

Consolidator Grants may be awarded up to a maximum of EUR 2 000 000 for a period of 5 years. The maximum size of the grants is reduced pro rata temporis for projects of a shorter duration. (This does not apply to ongoing projects).

Additional funding up to EUR 1 000 000 can be requested in the proposal to cover further eligible costs and up to EUR 2 000 000 for Principal Investigators currently based in non-associated third countries re-locating to the EU or an Associated Country to take up their ERC grant. 

All funding requested is assessed during evaluation.

Profile of the ERC Consolidator Grant Principal Investigator

The Principal Investigators shall have been awarded their first PhD at least 7 and up to 12 years prior to 1 January 2026. Cut-off dates: PhD awarded from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2019 (inclusive)

The eligibility period can be extended beyond 12 years in certain properly documented circumstances.

A competitive Consolidator Grant Principal Investigator must have already shown research independence and evidence of maturity, for example by having produced several important publications as main author or without the participation of their PhD supervisor. Applicant Principal Investigators should also be able to demonstrate a promising track record of early achievements appropriate to their research field and career stage, including significant publications (as main author) in major international peer-reviewed multidisciplinary scientific journals, or in the leading international peer-reviewed journals of their respective field. They may also demonstrate a record of invited presentations in well-established international conferences, granted patents, awards, prizes, etc.

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