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01/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/16/2026 12:49

Applications for ERC Consolidator Grants 2026: Facts and figures

The ERC received 3 060 applications, representing a 2% decrease compared to the 2025 call and a 32% increase compared to the 2024 call.

The Physical Sciences and Engineering domain attracted the highest number of applications, with 1 238 submissions (40.5%), followed by Social Sciences and Humanities with 1 086 submissions (35.5%), and Life Sciences with 736 submissions (24%).

Women submitted 38% of proposals, the same share as in 2025.

Under its Work Programme 2026, the ERC has earmarked €673 million to fund an estimated 328 grants. The evaluation of proposals is now under way, with the projects selected for funding expected to be announced in autumn 2026.

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