ERC Proposal Development Training

*Open to Trinity staff including in AMBER, ADAPT and CONNECT* ***TCD Staff and Researchers Only - please use your @tcd email to register****

This event is designed for Trinity researchers aiming to develop a proposal for ERC Starting or Consolidator Grants for 2026 or 2027 deadlines.

ERC Starting Grants worth €1.5 million are open to researchers up to 10 years post-PhD. The next deadline will be in October 2026. ERC Consolidator Grants worth €2 million are open to researchers 5-15 years post-PhD. The next deadline will be in January 2027. Both grants are for 5 years. Research funded by the ERC is expected to be novel, ambitious, and to advance the frontiers of knowledge. Applicants must have a track record of original and groundbreaking research for their career stage.

This session will be delivered by the Research Development Office's ERC Funding Specialists, Dr Kate Roddy and Dr Doireann Wallace.

The first section will cover the basics of the ERC. This section will be useful to both those new to the ERC and past applicants as the proposal template and evaluation criteria have recently changed. The second section will go into the process of developing a competitive proposal.

Part 1: The Basics (10.00-10.30)

Covering the rules and basic terminology of ERC; it's mission and scope; expected PI profile. Revisions to the proposal templates and evaluation criteria.

Part 2: Developing a Competitive ERC Proposal (10.30-12.00)

How to develop your core concepts and build a proposal to appeal to an evaluator. Including:

• The big idea
• Scientific approach & methodology
• Timescale
• Work packages
• Project team
• Panel selection
• Common mistakes
• Where to start

Q&A (12-12.30)

The training session will be online via Zoom webinar and recorded for later playback for those unable to attend.

Please indicate at least 2 weeks before the event date if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event.

For any queries about the event please contact research.office@tcd.ie

Please indicate at least 2 weeks before the event date if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event.

For any queries about the event please contact research.office@tcd.ie

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