European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant

Are you an established, leading principal investigator who wants long-term funding to pursue a ground-breaking, ambitious project? The ERC Advanced Grant could be for you. This opportunity offers up to €2.5 million for a period of five years. There is no constraint in terms of topic.

Now that the UK is once again associated to Horizon Europe, applications for ERC funding have become more straightforward. The University of Oxford is very keen to support researchers in applying for this funding.

ERC Advanced Grants are a fantastic opportunity. The application process is fairly lengthy and involved, but we are here to support you every step of the way and bring out the very best in your application.

Applicants already at Oxford can watch a recording of a recent briefing session on ERC Advanced Grants, or consult the slides from this session.

Express your interest in applying for a ERC Advanced Grant by completing the Expression of Interest Form at an early stage if you are thinking of applying for this grant.

APPLICATIONS TO THIS SCHEME THROUGH DPIR ARE NOW CLOSED. THE NEXT ROUND IS EXPECTED TO OPEN IN MAY 2026