Funding Schemes from the ERC

DCU seeks to become the host institution for international researchers who would like to relocate to Ireland to perform research of international quality in any of the four areas of strategic priority for the University. Candidates with excellent track record from anywhere in the world, including Ireland, are eligible to apply. Successful applicants will also receive a special support package from the University to ensure access to the best administration support and technical infrastructure. 

The DCU Research Support Office is available to help and support applicants during the application process and to facilitate peer pre-review of applications before submission. For informal enquiries please contact Anne Louise Holloway

Opportunities are available under three categories:

ERC Starting Grants

ERC Starting Grants aim to support top researchers with 2 to 7 years of experience after their PhD. Grants amount to up to €2M for up to five years

ERC Consolidator Grants

ERC Consolidator Grants are designe to support top researchers with 7-12 years of experience after their PhD. Grants amount to up to €2.75 million for up to five years. 

ERC Advanced Grants

ERC Advanced Grants are open to excellent established researches who have a recent research track-record which identifies them as leaders in therir4 respective field of research. Grants amount to up to €3.5M for up to five years.