European Grant Training Series, Session 1: ERC Starting, Consolidator & Advanced Grants: Jeff Malpas

In the first session of our three-part European grant training series, Jeff Malpas provides a practical introduction to the European Research Council (ERC) funding schemes: Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants, and Advanced Grants. The session is designed for researchers preparing to apply for ERC funding, as well as research managers and grant support professionals who advise applicants. Jeff explains the purpose of each ERC scheme, what distinguishes a strong ERC proposal, how reviewers assess excellence, and what applicants need to understand before beginning the writing process. Topics covered include: The differences between ERC Starting, Consolidator, and Advanced Grants How to assess fit and readiness for each scheme What ERC reviewers are looking for Common mistakes applicants make How to begin shaping a competitive ERC proposal Practical advice for researchers and support teams This webinar is part of a broader series on European grant funding, designed to help researchers better understand major European opportunities and improve the quality and competitiveness of their proposals. ERC Support Services At Academic Language Experts, we support researchers and institutions with ERC and European grant proposals, including proposal strategy and development, subject expert feedback, editing, and interview preparation. You can learn more about our services here: https://linktr.ee/AcademicLanguageExp... If you would like to discuss support for ERC or other European grant applications for yourself or researchers at your institution, please book a short consultation here: https://calendly.com/avistaiman/15min...