ERC Advanced Grants 2025 (ERC-ADG)

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    European Research Council (ERC)

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), KNUST, invites the university community to apply for the ERC Advanced Grants 2025 (ERC-ADG), funded by the European Research Council (ERC) under the Horizon Europe – Excellent Science programme. The grant supports established research leaders to undertake ambitious, high-risk, high-gain frontier research projects across all disciplines.

Funder: European Research Council (ERC), Horizon Europe – Excellent Science

Award Type: Research Grant

Award Amount: Up to €2.5 million over 5 years, with additional funding of up to €1 million for eligible start-up costs or major equipment, and up to €2 million for Principal Investigators relocating from non-associated third countries.

Application Deadline: 27 August 2026 (23:59)

Website: European Research Council – Advanced Grants

Objectives

  • Support frontier research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge.
  • Enable established research leaders to pursue high-risk, high-gain research.
  • Foster transformative projects with the potential for groundbreaking discoveries.
  • Promote scientific excellence across all research disciplines.

Research Areas

  • Life Sciences
  • Physical and Engineering Sciences
  • Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Interdisciplinary Research

Eligibility

  • Established research leaders with a strong track record of significant research achievements.
  • Principal Investigators must be hosted by a legal entity established in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe Associated Country.
  • Host institutions may be public or private research organisations.
  • Open to researchers from all disciplines under a bottom-up approach.

Application Process

Applicants should prepare and submit proposals through the European Research Council funding portal before the application deadline. Proposals are evaluated solely on the criterion of scientific excellence.

Researchers who intend to apply are encouraged to contact the Office of Grants and Research (OGR), KNUST, for guidance and institutional support throughout the application and submission process.

Benefits

  • Funding of up to €2.5 million for a five-year research project.
  • Additional funding for eligible start-up costs, major equipment, or relocation.
  • Opportunity to lead pioneering research with the potential for transformative scientific impact.
  • Access to institutional proposal development support through the Office of Grants and Research (OGR), KNUST.
  • Prestigious ERC funding that enhances international research visibility and collaboration.