Interest in the European Research Council (ERC) programme has grown among researchers at the University of Tartu. Thus, the Grant Writing Unit is organising an ERC Information Event on 8 May 2026, focused on individual ERC Starting, Consolidator, and Advanced Grants.
The event will provide:
Key facts about ERC call types and deadlines.
Insights into the ERC programme and application process.
First-hand experiences from ERC grantee Kelli Lehto, Associate Professor in Neuropsychiatric Genomics, and ERC evaluator Maciej Jakub Eder, Visiting Professor of Digital Humanities.
Access to our Library of successful ERC proposals (optional).
| Main programme | |
|---|---|
| 13:00–14:30 | ERC Information presentation and general Q&A Overview of ERC funding schemes, practical guidance and key facts for ERC applicants. |
| 14:30–15:15 | Socialising with coffee and snacks |
| 15:15–17:00 | Presentations by ERC Grantee Kelli Lehto and ERC Evaluator Maciej Jakub Eder, Q&A with experts |
| Optional evening programme | |
| 17:00–19:00 | ERC Library reading session (pre-booking required) Participants may choose up to 3 proposals to review. |
The event will be held in English. Note that attendance is limited and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
