The aims of the SFI ERC Support Programme are: To enhance the benefits of applying to ERC schemes for institutions and applicants
To increase the participation of Irish-based researchers in all ERC schemes
To provide greater institutional support for Irish-based ERC awardees
Budget:
ERC award (2015 call or later) with an Irish Host Institution: €150,000, regardless of ERC scheme.
ERC award from a 2014 call with an Irish Host Institution:20% of the award stated in the ERC grant agreement, up to a maximum of €300,000, regardless of ERC scheme.
ERC awardee (from any year) recruited to work in an Irish Host Institution: The award may depend on the time remaining on the ERC award and will depend on the type of ERC award held, as follows:
- ERC Starting Grant: up to €500,000
- ERC Consolidator Grant: up to €750,000
- ERC Advanced Grant: up to €1,000,000
