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25/02/2026

ERC Starting Grant 2026 - Interview Trainings

The National Contact Point ERC offers interview training sessions specifically designed to support ERC Starting Grant 2026 candidates. These training sessions will be held online and will take place from the end of April.

11/02/2026

Update of the ERC Work Programme 2026: More information on the ERC Plus Grant published

Further details on the ERC Plus Grant 2026 are now available in the updated 2026 Work Programme.

11/02/2026

Proof of Concept (PoC) 2026: Call for proposals open, clarification of project duration

The 2026 PoC call has been formally opened since 20 January. The work programme originally announced 13 November 2025 as the opening date.

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ERC Starting Grant 2026 - Interview Trainings

Update of the ERC Work Programme 2026: More information on the ERC Plus Grant published

Proof of Concept (PoC) 2026: Call for proposals open, clarification of project duration

Horizon Europe Advisory Service

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