The network of National Contact Points (NCPs) mERCury, for the European Research Council (ERC), is organising an online event for researchers interested in the Consolidator Grant.
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