Dear researchers,
As you have expressed interest in applying for an ERC Starting Grant, we are pleased to offer our support during the proposal preparation phase. The call is now open for submission, with a deadline of October 14, 2025.
To assist you in this process, we have enclosed the following documents for your consideration:
- A letter from Prof. Gerhard Kramer, Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation, outlining relevant internal procedures t3://file?uid=1335
- The document “TUM Information for your ERC Application”, which must be completed and returned to us by September 17 t3://file?uid=1336
- Our internal ERC Grant Application Guidelines, designed to support you throughout your application t3://file?uid=1337
- The ERC Work Programme 2026 t3://file?uid=1338
- The ERC Information for Applicants to the StG 2026 Call t3://file?uid=1339
- ERC Proposal Templates: a. t3://file?uid=1340 & b. t3://file?uid=1341
- Extension of the eligibility period Template t3://file?uid=1342
We would also like to offer you the opportunity to schedule an individual online consultation session (45 minutes) with a colleague from the National Contact Point ERC (NCP ERC). These online sessions will take place on September 30 and October 1 (with time slots available every hour between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.). During the consultation, you can receive feedback on your draft proposal and address any open questions. If you are interested in scheduling a session, please email me by August 17, indicating 2–3 preferred time slots or your general availability. The spaces are limited - please register early.
Should you have any questions or require further support, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Nathalie Themessl (Themessl(at)zv.tum.de) or my colleague Ms. Vivian Seidel (vivian.seidel(at)tum.de).
Kind regards,
Nathalie