ERC calls and proposal preparation ****************************************************************************************** * Preparing and submitting your application ****************************************************************************************** Working on an ERC application requires adequate preparation, initiative and thoroughness o the applicant. Our help lies in fine-tuning a well-prepared text. Beware of basic errors a which can easily be avoided by studying the available documentation. And do not leave the your project to the last minute. TimelineStep 1: ERC National Information Day It is a good idea to start with a visit to the National Information Day [ URL "https:// www.horizontevropa.cz/cs/struktura-programu-he/excelentni-veda/evropska-rada-pro-vyzkum/in yiifnews/2186/zaznam-a-prezentace-narodni-informacni-den..."] , which takes place every au organized by the Technology Centre Prague in cooperation with Charles University. It will give you an overview of the ERC scheme, and the evaluation method and ERC/ERC CZ p investigators will share their experiences with you. This will give you a more general ins the ERC is and how it works. Step 2: ERC preparatory workshops If you decide to apply for an ERC grant after the NID, please let us know as soon as possi (the ERC University Consultant is Veronika Syrovátková [ URL "https://is.cuni.cz/webapps/w osoba/1953467025426435/?lang=en"] ). We will let you know the next date of the workshop an for it. Workshops in three parts usually take place in May, June and September. The condition for them is to prepare a good quality project draft = abstract, CV and track record in the req and format. At the workshop, you are expected to know how the ERC works and to work with c proposals. Presentation of the main research idea of the PI (1st Workshop) In a five-minute presentation, you will introduce your main research idea and justify why perfect candidate to address this topic. This is followed by feedback and discussion with and other ERC panel members. Mock evaluation of project proposals and discussion with ERC grantees (2nd Workshop) You will try out the role of an evaluator. One project per science domain (PE/LS/SSH) is d Feedback on part B1 of the project proposal (3rd Workshop) Discussion with the Expert Group and other relevant experts/experts on your B1. In the meantime, you can consult with us about the project on an ongoing basis. We encourage you to compare your text with an existing ERC application before sending it t comments. Feel free to approach any of the previous ERC applicants in the CU [ URL "ECEN-8 use their application as a template for your text. Abstracts of all successful ERC applications [ URL "ECEN-87.html#4"] are also available on Step 3: Submitting the project to an ERC call Submissions are governed by Rector´s Directive No. 9/2023 [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1718 be familiar with it. RD in short: Agree with the faculty/department on what will happen if you succeed in the ERC Call. NO LATER THAN A MONTH before the call deadline, send us the FINAL VERSION of the project, request for a HIL (Host Institution Letter = mandatory attachment of your application). In the F&T portal, do not forget to give us access to your application (role "Coordinator Remember that excellence is the only evaluation criterion (excellence of you as PI, excell project, whether it is a "high risk, high gain" project, etc.). Do not submit an ERC application if it is not perfect. This is because there are strict re rules (depending on the evaluation grade, you cannot apply for 1-2 years in subsequent cal evaluation will not benefit you in particular. The CU also tries to financially motivate ERC applicants to submit high-quality applicatio Rector's Directive No. 8/2023 [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1717.html"] . So, once you have ERC application, do not hesitate to apply for this reward. Step 4: Mock Interview This Mock Interview is a special workshop prepared for those who proceed to the second rou workshop, you present your project within the time limit. The workshop tutors will correct your presentation may have, give advice on how best to impress and ask questions you might ERC Interview. If you make it to the second round: Check the composition of the panels [ URL "https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant/panel-members previous years (the composition changes every two years). This will give you a better idea of the questions based on the expertise of the panel members. However, do not contact them circumstances as this would be a conflict of interest and your project would have to be ex Be prepared for a tough atmosphere and difficult questions. Practice your presentation several times. Make sure you are fully informed of developments in the field since the submission of your You can also contact TC Prague - NCP for ERC [ URL "https://www.horizontevropa.cz/en/he-pr structure/excellent-science/european-research-council/national-contact"] . Take a look at our brochure "How to write a good ERC proposal", which we have prepared for you. Here you will find advice and tips on how to go about writing and submitting an ERC grant application for the CU. SEE DOCUMENT [ URL "ECEN-125.html#3"] ****************************************************************************************** * DEADLINES FOR THE ERC 2024 CALL ****************************************************************************************** Starting Open: 11/07/2023 Deadline: 24/10/2023 Consolidator Open: 12/09/2023  Deadline: 12/12/2023 Advanced Open: 29/05/2024  Deadline: 29/08/2024 Synergy Open: 12/07/2023  Deadline: 08/11/2023 Proof of Concept Open: 16/11/2023  Deadline: 14/03/2024, 17/09/2024 *========================================================================================= * Open calls *========================================================================================= ERC-2024-PoC Deadline: 14 Mar 2024 and 17 Sep 2024 GO TO OPEN CALL [ URL "https://ec.europa. erc-2024-poc?keywords=ERC-2024"] Note: Dates can change, always check the official ERC website [ URL "https://erc.europa.eu The grant application is submitted via the Funding & Tender portal [ URL "https://ec.europ funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home"] (F&T), where you can also find the proj template. When preparing your project proposal, please also refer to the current rules set out in th Programme [ URL "ECEN-125.html#4"] for the call year. Valid PIC of Charles University is 999923434.