Are you planning an Advanced grant application to the ERC in August?

The Research Council of Norway is organising a webinar where you will receive information and advice on how to write your project proposal to maximise your chances of success in the highly competitive ERC Advanced Grant scheme.

This webinar is tailored to researchers planning to apply to the August 2025 deadline. Participants will gain practical insights into how to plan and write a strong proposal, with a focus on aligning with ERC expectations and avoiding common pitfalls. The course combines presentation, examples, and interactive exercises.

The webinar will be conducted in English and is open exclusively to researchers and EU advisors affiliated with Norwegian institutions.

Program

• 10:00 – 12.00    Welcome and introduction
  Understanding the ERC Advanced grants & Strategic proposal planning
  Writing Part B1 – Best practices and common pitfalls
• 12:00 – 12:30    (approx) Lunch break                   
• 12:30 – 15:00    Writing Part B2 – Best practitices and common pitfalls
  Wrap-up
  Final Q&A session

Course instructor

Morten Krøger, Innovayt.

Innovayt is an innovation consultancy with extensive experience in EU funding. Morten Krøger, Partner and Co-founder at Innovayt, 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.