Session on ERC funding on 19/03; registration until 17/03. Training for support staff to identify and communicate opportunities.
This online event offers a concise introduction to the European Research Council (ERC), its main funding schemes, and the basic principles behind ERC funding.
The session is designed to help research support professionals better understand the ERC landscape and strengthen their ability to guide researchers towards suitable funding opportunities.
Purpose
- Provide a clear overview of the main ERC funding schemes and their key characteristics.
- Strengthen the advisory capacity of support staff in relation to ERC opportunities.
Participants
- Research managers, EU advisors, grant office staff, and other research support professionals.
- Staff involved in pre-award support, researcher development, and institutional funding strategies.
Expected outputs
- Better understanding of ERC funding schemes and their relevance across career stages.
- Increased confidence in advising researchers on ERC opportunities and possible next steps.
Expected impact
- Increased institutional capacity to provide informed ERC-related support.
- Better preparedness to identify and support potential ERC applicants.
Key information
The event, organized by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany), will take place on 19 March from 10:00 to 12:00 h. The registration deadline is 17 March.
For more information and to access the registration form, click here.
If you have any questions or need further information, you can write to A4ESR@forthem-alliance.eu.
We look forward to your participation!
