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.

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ERC StG Proposal Success Lab Live Course
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ERC StG Proposal Success Lab

Half-Day Live Course · 29 September 2026

Live writing of your ERC Starting Grant Part I and Part II under coaching from a former ERC evaluator. This lab works directly on your proposal draft — not on generic templates.

Book my seat — EUR 350

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Time: 09:30 – 13:00 CET
Format: Live workshop on Zoom
Price: EUR 350

Why Attend

In ERC Starting Grant evaluation, the risk-novelty positioning can determine the ranking in a single sentence.

The synopsis must convince evaluators that the project is genuinely ambitious, scientifically original, and worth funding at frontier-research level. Methodology and feasibility matter — but mostly at Step 2. Step 1 depends heavily on how convincingly the project vision is framed.

This live 3.5-hour workshop focuses on rewriting and strengthening:

  • Part I

  • Part II

  • The risk-novelty framing

  • The PI track-record narrative

You work directly on your own proposal with evaluator-style coaching, mark-ups, and positioning strategies tailored to the ERC Starting Grant structure.

You leave with:

  • A stronger synopsis

  • A clearer risk-novelty statement

  • Better Step 2 methodology framing

  • A more strategic PI narrative

  • A stronger institutional support story

  • A free pre-submission evaluation before submission

This is live proposal work, not a lecture.

Is This For You?

A good fit if you are:

  • An early-career Principal Investigator between 2 and 10 years post-PhD

  • A university or research office supporting an ERC Starting Grant candidate

  • Ready to bring:

    • A research idea

    • A research question

    • A draft Part I outline

Not the right fit if:

  • The candidate falls outside the ERC Starting Grant eligibility window

  • No host institution has yet been identified

In that case, the introductory webinar is the better place to confirm fit and eligibility.

What You Walk Out With

01 — Part I & Part II Rewriting

Live restructuring and rewriting of the two key proposal sections.

02 — Risk-Novelty Positioning

A sharper and more defensible risk-novelty sentence designed to strengthen ranking potential.

03 — Step 2 Methodology Framing

Methodology and feasibility positioning aligned with ERC Step 2 expectations.

04 — PI Track-Record Narrative

A stronger presentation of achievements, independence, and research trajectory within the 0–10 year window.

05 — Host Commitment Letter

A clearer institutional support narrative that signals genuine backing.

06 — Resources & Budget Positioning

A budget strategy aligned with the ERC Starting Grant funding envelope.

How the 3.5 Hours Run

01 — New Part I (5 Pages): Structure & Opening

40 min

02 — Risk-Novelty Sentence: Live Drafting & Rewrites

30 min

03 — Part II: Methodology, Feasibility & Work Programme

40 min

04 — Track Record for the 0–10 Year Window

30 min

05 — Host Commitment Letter & Budget

25 min

06 — Action List & Free Evaluation Booking

15 min

Included Bonus

Free Pre-Submission Evaluation

Every participant receives one free in-depth evaluation of their complete ERC proposal before submission.

  • Delivered approximately 10 days before submission

  • Booked after the workshop

  • Included in the EUR 350 fee

You also receive:

  • Full workshop recording (available for 30 days)

  • Free pre-submission evaluation session

EUR 350 — Book My Seat

Who Runs It

Nikolaos Floratos

EU funding consultant since 2002 with more than 20 years of experience as a European Commission evaluator across H2020, Horizon Europe, and EIC programmes.

  • 50,000+ researchers and innovation actors trained

  • Experience across 45+ countries

  • Ranked among the top Google results for EU funding expertise

What You Will Not Get

No copy-paste template.
No guarantee of funding success.
No proxy writing service.

Your proposal remains your own work — professionally reviewed, challenged, and strengthened.

If the project’s risk-novelty positioning cannot yet be defended convincingly in writing, you will be told directly during the first hour and refunded on the spot.

Common Questions

Do I need a finished draft?

No. Three sections at first-draft level are enough. Bring what you have.

Can two people from the same organisation attend on one ticket?

Yes. Two named participants are included per ticket. Additional seats are EUR 100 each.

Is the recording shared?

Yes. The recording is sent within 24 hours and remains available for 30 days. Your draft is never shared.

What if I cannot attend on the date?

You may transfer your seat to the next cohort of the same course at no additional cost.

Refund policy?

Full refund up to 7 days before the event. After that, your ticket may be transferred to the next cohort or to a colleague.

Questions?

Email: nf@cyberall-access.com

EUR 300 (+ 19% VAT)

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ERC StG 2027: Early-Career PI Success Strategy
Full Price ERC StG 2027: Early-Career PI Success Strategy Webinar

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.

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

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