ERC AdG 2026: Senior PI Success Strategy

Live Webinar · 1 July 2026

EUR 747 million in funding. Around 294 grants expected. A success rate of just 8–10%.

For ERC Advanced Grants, the scientific idea matters — but the Principal Investigator’s track record is often what determines whether a proposal progresses beyond Step 1.

Many applications are effectively filtered out before feasibility is even discussed.

This focused 90-minute webinar explains how ERC AdG evaluation works in 2026, what evaluators look for in the PI profile, and how successful applicants structure their Part I and Part II documents.

With the 27 August 2026 deadline approaching — and the August holiday period reducing preparation time — this session helps senior researchers sharpen their positioning before submission.

Webinar Details

Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Time: 11:30 – 13:00 CET
Format: Live Zoom + 14-day recording access
Price: EUR 50

Reserve Your Seat — EUR 50

Why Attend

ERC Advanced Grants are among the most competitive funding instruments in Europe.

The evaluation process places exceptional weight on:

• The PI’s achievements over the last decade

• Intellectual leadership

• Research independence

• Groundbreaking ambition

• Track-record signals that demonstrate field-shaping influence

This webinar explains:

• The updated Part I and Part II structure

• What “feasibility assessed only at Step 2” means in practice

• Which track-record indicators evaluators score highly

• Patterns seen in previously funded ERC AdG proposals

You will leave with a clearer understanding of how to position both your scientific vision and your academic profile competitively.

What You Will Walk Away With

1. Understand the New Part I and Part II Structure

Learn how the revised ERC AdG application structure changes proposal strategy and emphasis.

2. Clarify What Step 1 Evaluation Really Focuses On

Understand how feasibility assessment has shifted and what evaluators now prioritise during the first stage.

3. Identify the Track-Record Signals That Score 5/5

Discover the publication, leadership, supervision, and recognition patterns associated with successful applications.

4. Learn What Successful ERC AdG Applications Have in Common

See recurring characteristics and positioning strategies found in funded proposals.

Who Runs the Webinar

Nikolaos Floratos

EU funding consultant since 2002 and European Commission evaluator with more than 20 years of experience across Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, and EIC programmes.

• 50,000+ researchers and innovation actors trained

• Experience across 45+ countries

• Extensive ERC evaluation and proposal-coaching background

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for:

• Senior principal investigators

• Researchers with 10+ years of post-PhD experience

• University research offices

• Research infrastructures

• Grants and funding-support professionals

• ERC AdG candidates preparing for the August 2026 deadline

Included with Your Registration

Your EUR 50 registration includes:

• Live webinar access

• 14-day webinar recording

• Q&A session

• EUR 50 discount toward the ERC AdG Proposal Success Lab

Next Step: ERC AdG Proposal Success Lab · 8 July 2026

A 3.5-hour live workshop focused on strengthening your ERC AdG proposal under evaluator-style guidance.

Includes:

• B1 extended synopsis development

• PI track-record positioning

• Proposal framing and narrative refinement

• Live coaching from a former evaluator

• In-depth evaluation before submission

Webinar participants receive EUR 50 off the EUR 350 follow-up course.

Frequently Asked Questions

I cannot attend live. Will I receive the recording?

Yes. The recording is sent within 24 hours and remains available for 14 days.

Is this only for first-time applicants?

No. Resubmissions benefit equally. Most unsuccessful ERC applications fail because of positioning and presentation strategy rather than scientific ambition.

Can the EUR 50 webinar fee be applied to the course fee?

Yes. Attendees receive a EUR 50 discount code for the follow-up course.

Questions?

Email: nf@cyberall-access.com