Horizon Europe – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
August 5, 2026Horizon Europe – MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026
August 5, 2026The European Research Council (ERC) has opened the ERC Proof of Concept Grants 2026 call (ERC-2026-PoC), which aims to facilitate the exploration of the potential for innovation, transfer and/or social impact of results obtained in projects previously funded by the ERC.
The call is directed exclusively to eligible ERC Principal Investigators whose proposals are substantially based on results from their ERC-funded research.
The grants allow funding for activities aimed at advancing the application of research results, such as proof of concept, validation of technologies, development of prototypes, market analysis or intellectual property strategies.
The funding consists of a lump sum grant of 150.000 euros, for projects lasting up to 18 months.
Deadline: September 17, 2026, at 17:00 p.m. (Brussels time).