The ERC Advanced Grant 2026 call closed for applications on August 28, 2026, with noteworthy preliminary data on the submissions:
- A total of 3,458 proposals were received, marking a 3.9% increase from the previous year and a 37% rise compared to two years ago.
- The breakdown of submissions reveals the highest number came from Physical Sciences and Engineering (1,439), followed by Life Sciences (1,033), and Social Science and Humanities (986).
- Women accounted for 25% of the proposals, totaling 866 submissions, maintaining a consistent share from the last call.
The ERC has allocated €747 million for approximately 294 Advanced Grants in its 2026 Work Programme. Evaluation of the proposals is now underway, with selections expected to be announced in spring 2027.
ERC Advanced Grants aim to support established researchers with demonstrated achievements, requiring principal investigators to show the groundbreaking nature, ambition, and feasibility of their proposals.
