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Starts in 2 weeks from now
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ProgrammesThe network of National Contact Points (NCPs) mERCury, for the European Research Council (ERC), is organising an online event for researchers interested in the Starting Grant.
The event will guide participants from shaping a truly “groundbreaking” idea to understanding the evaluation process of the European Research Council (ERC).
Registration will be open until 25 June 2026. All information related to this event is available in the announcement on the mERCury website.
Agenda in brief
10:00 – 10:10 Welcome and mERCury project presentation
10:10 – 11:10 Session 1: What makes a Starting Grant project ERC-level?
Inputs from ERC grantees and Ambassador for ERC
11:10 – 11:20 Q&A
11:20 – 12:20 Session 2: How is an ERC Starting Grant proposal evaluated?
Proposal structure, CV and track record, evaluation process – ERC Scientific Officer
Panel discussion with ERC panel members
How panels assess the PI: potential of scientific independence
What makes a proposal stand out positively? What are the most common weaknesses?
12:20-12:30 Q&A
On 5 June the ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants 2027 calls – Belgian Webinar takes place and on 11 June the ERC Starting and Consolidator Grant proposal writing training.
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The RUSTICA project obtained funding under Horizon 2020, more in particular under the topic ‘Closing nutrient cycles’. RUSTICA focuses on demonstration and implementation of circular bio-based nutrient valorisation chains, focusing on waste from the fruit and vegetable agro-food system. The project kicked off in 2021 and will run until 2024. It will use a strong multi-actor approach to co-create both socio-economic and technological knowledge in four case study regions in Europe and one in Colombia. The Flanders-based company DRANCO is one of the project partners and acts as technical project manager for the entire project. DRANCO participates in the project to develop its own technologies, to network and to help make the transition to a more circular based economy.
