ERC Starting Grant Webinar 2026

This webinar, hosted by the UK National Contact Points within the UK Research Office (UKRO), provides participants with detailed, practical information about the ERC Synergy Grant scheme. It offers guidance on the submission process, how proposals are evaluated, and key considerations when designing a project based on a research excellence idea. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the proposal format and the critical issues they need to address when planning, writing, and costing a proposal. The evaluation procedure and effective approaches to writing an application are also explained. The session features Dr Jane Kershaw, who shares insights into her journey toward securing an ERC Starting Grant. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We are UK Research and Innovation, the UK's largest public funder of research and innovation. If you're a UK tax payer, your contributions help fund the work we showcase on our channel. And if you liked this video, follow us on these channels: Medium:   / ukri   Instagram:   / weareukri   Facebook:   / weareukri   YouTube:     / ukresearchandinnovation   Or sign up for our weekly newsletter https://public.govdelivery.com/accoun...