ERC publishes Work Programme 2027
On 20 July 2026 the European Research Council (ERC) has published the annual ERC work programme 2027.
On 20 July 2026 the European Research Council (ERC) has published the annual ERC work programme 2027.
On 20 July 2026 the European Research Council (ERC) has published the annual ERC work programme 2027.
The programme defines the funding modalities, the budget, the call periods and the rules for eligibility for the coming year. The document was drafted by the ERC and has now been officially adopted by the European Commission.
The National Contact Point ERC (NCP ERC) offers information and advice on this document and on all funding lines.
As announced in advance, the following modifications have been introduced:
The distinction between the two B-sections of the proposal is maintained, with a 5-page Part I (B1) covering the research idea, concept and objectives, and a 7-page Part II (B2) focusing on implementation and methodology.
The first call for applications under the new work programme is the Starting Grant 2027 call. It opens on 22 July 2026 and closes on 14 October 2026.