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ProgramERC Synergy Grants 2026
Pays a group of two to four Principal Investigators up to EUR 10 million to jointly tackle a research problem none of them could solve alone.
About
This is a single-stage Horizon Europe ERC call with an indicative 2026 budget of €500 million, expected to fund around 49 grants. Synergy Grants are awarded as a lump sum of up to €10 million over six years, with up to an extra €4 million for start-up costs, major equipment or large facilities. Proposals go through a three-step evaluation including interviews of every Principal Investigator, judge…
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.