Towards an ERC Consolidator Grant: from promising idea to competitive proposal
The event will guide participants from shaping a truly “groundbreaking” idea to understanding the evaluation process of the European Research Council (ERC).
AGENDA
10:00 – 10:10 Welcome and mERCury project presentation
10:10 – 11:10 Session 1: Scientific idea and applicant perspective
Inputs from ERC grantees and Ambassador for the ERC:
Prof. Inta Mieriņa – Ambassador for the ERC in Latvia, Prof. Dawid Pinkowicz, Prof. Wojciech Galej, Prof. Christina Papageorgopoulou
11:10 – 11:20 Q&A
11:20 – 11:50 Session 2: ERC rules and evaluation
Application process, evaluation procedure and key elements of an ERC Consolidator Grant proposal
Veronica Caraffini – ERCEA Scientific Officer
11:50 – 12:00 Q&A
12:00-12:30 Session 3: Practical advice on building the proposal
Panel discussion with panel members focusing on defining the ground-breaking research question; balancing ambition, risk and scientific credibility; presenting the PI’s track record and scientific independence
Prof. Veronique Garçon, Prof. Jānis Kloviņš, Prof. Grażyna Jurkowlaniec
12:30-12:40 Q&A