Are you submitting an ERC Starting Grant application in October?

This webinar is only open to researchers and EU advisors at Norwegian institutions. It is reserved for those who will submit an application for the Starting Grant deadline on October 14, 2025.

After the registration deadline, you will receive a final confirmation on whether you have secured a spot in the webinar, along with a link to a questionnaire. We allocate a portion of the spots to researchers and advisors at institutions with limited ERC experience if there is high interest.

In the webinar, you will receive information and advice on how to write your project proposal to maximise your chances of success in the highly competitive ERC Starting Grant scheme.

You will gain practical insights into how to plan and formulate a strong proposal, with a focus on tailoring the application to ERC's expectations and avoiding common pitfalls. The course combines presentations, examples, and interactive exercises.

The webinar will be held in English.

Programme

10:00 – 11:00 Welcome and Introduction

The ERC Starting Grant – Fundamentals & 2026 Work Programme Updates

11:00 – 12:00 Characteristics of a Competitive ERC Starting Grant Proposal

12:00 – 12:30 Lunch break

12:30 – 13:30 Understanding the Proposal Forms

13:30 – 14:30 Core Concepts Revisited: Strategy and Structure

14:30 – 15:00 Final Q&A and Wrap-up

Course instructor

The webinar is presented by Innovayt, an innovation consultancy with extensive experience in EU funding. Morten Kröger, Partner and Co-founder at Innovayt, will be the course instructor.

Morten has over 25 years of experience in EU research policy, grant writing, and evaluation. He has reviewed numerous ERC proposals, conducted a substantial number of training seminars and mock interviews, and has worked with applicants across a wide range of scientific disciplines.

His deep insight into ERC expectations and evaluator mindsets ensures a practical and strategic approach to successful proposal writing.