Interview Trainings Consolidator Grants
The interview is an important part of the ERC evaluation process. Here you can find out how the NCP ERC can support you with the interview.
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The interview is an important part of the ERC evaluation process. Here you can find out how the NCP ERC can support you with the interview.
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The Interview is a crucial part of the ERC evaluation procedure. The National Contact Point ERC (NCP ERC) organises interview trainings for Consolidator Grant Interview candidates. The NCP ERC will provide trainings for applicants of all three domains (PE, LS und SH).
The National Contact Point for ERC supports ERC Consolidato Grant candidates in preparing for their interviews with online training sessions. We offer a total of twelve training dates.
Each candidate will have approximately 30 minutes to simulate their interview. A professional trainer will lead the training and provide feedback. In addition to the trainer, the mock panel will consist of colleagues from the NCP ERC as well as the participating candidates.
The training sessions are primarily intended for ERC Consolidator Grant candidates with a German host institution who have received an interview invitation and do not have the opportunity to participate in training at their institution. Only one slot is available per candidate.
Part I training (open to all interested)
The general preparation training (Part I) for candidates from all domains lasts approximately 1.5 hours. In this general part of the interview training, you will receive: General tips for the online interview from a professional coach Information on the current evaluation status and success statistics from the NCP ERC First-hand insights from a successful grantee The opportunity to ask questions There is no limit to the group size for Part I.
Session will take place on September 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Unlike the interview training sessions, there is no participant limit for this event.
The registration opens on 9. July 2025 at 10 a.m. Registration
Part II: Domain specific Training Sessions (Limited Spots)
Group size is limited to 6 participants per session. Participants are recommended to have attende the preparytory training (Part I) beforehand.
The registration is closed.
Please read the instructions below before registering, as different procedures apply due to NCP ERC being represented by two organizations: the EU Bureau of the BMBF at the DLR Project Management Agency (DLR-PT) and KoWi.
DLR-PT Training Dates
KoWi Training Dates
NCP ERC Contacts for Further Questions:
For DLR-PT registrations:
For KoWi registrations:
Registration is done via the Invitario online system. To complete your registration successfully, please upload the following documents (supported formats: pdf, ppt, doc, docx, jpg):
Additionally, you should upload Annex I of your invitation as soon as it is available. While Annex I is not required for registration, it contains essential panel guidelines for the interview. You may also optionally upload your interview presentation draft.
Key Information
Registration is not possible without uploading the B1 part and interview invitation. Each person can register for only one training session. Registration requires a personal email address as an identifier. Multiple registrations with the same email are not allowed. Registration pages remain open until the training dates, allowing modifications and additional document uploads if needed.
After Registration
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email. Within 2–3 working days, we will review your documents and inform you about your registration status:
Availability of Sessions
Training sessions are often fully booked within minutes. If a session is no longer displayed in Invitario, it means it is overbooked. If other sessions are available, you may select an alternative. Please note that displayed sessions do not guarantee available spots. Confirmation is sent only after document review.
Cancellation
If you are unable to attend, please cancel via your personalized access link and confirm by clicking the "Deregistration" button.
KoWi uses the Event Registration Platform idloom for Consolidator Grant Interview Training.
Each Part II interview training session has a specific registration link. Please register for your preferred date and then email your interview invitation to us (acceptable formats: pdf, ppt, docx, jpg):
Please also send us Annex I of your invitation as soon as it is available. Annex I is usually sent a few weeks after the invitation and contains all panel-specific interview guidelines. If you wish, you can also send us your presentation draft and/or your abstract from your B1 prior to the training.
After registration, you will receive an automated confirmation from idloom. Once the training dates are fully booked, we will check whether the necessary documents (the invitation) are available. You will then receive a binding confirmation, or be placed on the waiting list, or informed of a rejection. Please note that being placed on the waiting list does not guarantee participation; if a space becomes available, you will be notified.
General Training Note
The NCP ERC reserves the right to exclude participants up to the training day if the required documents are not submitted or other participation requirements are not met.
