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Access ERC Starting Grants

Access ERC Starting Grants

Supports France researchers with structured pathways in social science researchers moving toward ERC readiness, from planning to deployment.

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Access ERC Starting Grants 2026 is an ANR call that finances a 24-month postdoctoral contract in Social Sciences and Humanities, with the explicit objective of preparing the researcher to submit an application to the ERC Starting Grants 2028 call in October 2027. The call is restricted to the eight ERC SH panels; disciplines outside those panels are ineligible. ANR provides up to EUR 185,000 per a…

Social Sciences and Humanities only — the 8 ERC SH panels.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.16 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: anr.fr