ERC StG 2027: Early-Career PI Success Strategy

Live Webinar · 22 September 2026

A new 0–10 year eligibility window opens ERC Starting Grants to many more applicants in 2027.

Around 400 grants are expected to be funded — but competition remains exceptionally strong, and most applications fail long before interview stage.

The new 5-page Part I synopsis now plays a decisive role in ranking. In particular, the way applicants position risk, novelty, and scientific ambition often determines whether a proposal progresses.

This focused 90-minute webinar explains how ERC StG evaluation works under the new structure, how to position an early-career track record effectively, and how to approach the new Part I strategically.

Whether you are preparing your first ERC application or refining a resubmission strategy, this session will help you strengthen your proposal before the 2027 call.

Webinar Details

Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Time: 11:00 – 12:30 CET
Format: Live Zoom + 14-day recording access
Price: EUR 50

Reserve Your Seat — EUR 50

Why Attend

ERC Starting Grants remain one of the most competitive funding schemes in Europe.

The 2027 call introduces major structural changes, including:

• A new 5-page Part I synopsis

• A broader 0–10 year eligibility window

• Greater emphasis on risk and novelty positioning

• Increased strategic importance of PI narrative framing

This webinar explains:

• How to structure the new Part I effectively

• The “risk-novelty” positioning logic evaluators respond to

• How to present your track record competitively as an early-career PI

• When and how relocation top-up funding applies

You will leave with a clearer understanding of how evaluators assess ambition, independence, and scientific leadership in ERC StG applications.

What You Will Walk Away With

1. Learn How to Build the New 5-Page Part I

Understand the structure, emphasis, and writing logic expected in the revised ERC StG format.

2. Master Risk–Novelty Positioning

Discover how to frame your project’s ambition and originality in the sentence that often determines ranking outcomes.

3. Position Your Track Record Strategically

Learn how to present publications, independence, supervision, and achievements within the new 0–10 year eligibility framework.

4. Understand the Relocation Top-Up Opportunity

See when incoming PIs may qualify for additional funding of up to EUR 2 million.

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:

• Early-career principal investigators

• Researchers 2–10 years post-PhD

• University research-management offices

• Grants and funding-support professionals

• Institutions preparing ERC StG candidates for the 2027 call

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 StG Proposal Success Lab

Next Step: ERC StG Proposal Success Lab · 29 September 2026

A 3.5-hour live workshop focused on developing stronger ERC Starting Grant applications.

Includes:

• Part I and Part II writing support

• Risk–novelty positioning refinement

• Track-record presentation strategy

• Live coaching and proposal feedback

• 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 proposals fail because of positioning and narrative structure rather than scientific quality.

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