The present call for proposals develops the theme "Starting Independent Researcher Grant " from the Specific Programme "Ideas", under the 7th EC Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities
 

Actions for research, technological development and demonstration aimed at developing the objectives set by the programme will be funded.
Documents and further information available at Cordis website

The Community provisional funding available for the call for proposals is:

• 528,24 Million EUR (Global Budget)

• 09 December 2009 - 15 years ago (Deadline for the presentation of proposals)

• ERC-2010 (Legal base)

Opened to the following bodies or institutes with legal status established in the covered areas:

• Public authorities (all)
• Any legal organisation
• Enterprises
• SMEs

Bodies or institutes must have their registered legal seat in one of the countries taking part in the Programme which are:

• European Union (EU)
• Third countries

Directorate-General for Research

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• Call for Proposals - ERC Advanced Investigators Grant