Are you going to apply for an ERC Synergy Grant in May 2027?

Are you going to apply for an ERC Synergy Grant in May 2027?

This webinar is open only to researchers and EU advisors at Norwegian research institutions. It is intended for researchers preparing an application for the ERC Synergy Grant deadline on 11 May 2027 and the advisors supporting them.

ERC Synergy Grants support ambitious, groundbreaking research projects undertaken by a small group of two to four Principal Investigators (PIs) who combine their expertise and resources to address scientific challenges that could not be tackled by a single PI and their team alone. The scheme provides up to €10 million over a period of six years, with additional funding available under specific conditions. Applicants can be at different career stages, provided they demonstrate a competitive scientific track record appropriate to their career stage.

After the registration deadline, you will receive a final confirmation on whether you have secured a spot in the webinar. We allocate a portion of the spots to researchers and advisors at institutions with limited ERC experience if there is high interest. Only participants who are registered and logged in during the webinar will receive the course materials.

The webinar will provide information and strategic advice on developing a competitive proposal for the ERC Synergy Grant scheme. You will learn how to position an ambitious and groundbreaking research idea, articulate the scientific rationale and added value of the proposed synergy, demonstrate the complementarity and collective strength of the PI group, and prepare the proposal in line with the ERC's evaluation elements and application requirements.

The course combines presentations, examples and interactive exercises, with particular attention to what distinguishes a ERC Synergy Grant project from conventional collaborative research, the expectations placed on the individual PIs and the group as a whole, and common issues that can weaken a Synergy Grant proposal.

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, and Teresa Calejo, Senior Consultant and Head of Frontier Science, will be the course instructors.

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.

Teresa holds a PhD in Pharmaceutics from the University of Oslo and previously worked as a University Lecturer at Tampere University in Finland. She has 5+ years of experience supporting excellence-driven research projects, including ERC proposals, across a wide range of scientific disciplines and panels. She has advised applicants on concept development and proposal preparation, delivered training, and supported candidates in preparing for ERC interviews. As Head of Frontier Science, she helps shape Innovayt’s ERC services and serves as a central point of expertise for the consultancy team.

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