European Union / Horizon Grants
9 funding opportunities for European researchers
ERC grants, Marie Curie Fellowships, Horizon Europe, and national programs.
Faculty / PI
ERC Starting Grant
| Organization: European Research Council | Amount: €1.5 million over 5 years | Deadline: Typically October |
For researchers 2-7 years post-PhD with promising scientific track record
Domains: Computer Science & AI, Data & Math, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environment & Earth, Social Sciences & Policy, Humanities & Arts
ERC Consolidator Grant
| Organization: European Research Council | Amount: €2 million over 5 years | Deadline: Typically January |
For researchers 7-12 years post-PhD to consolidate their teams
Domains: Computer Science & AI, Data & Math, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environment & Earth, Social Sciences & Policy, Humanities & Arts
ERC Advanced Grant
| Organization: European Research Council | Amount: €2.5 million over 5 years | Deadline: Typically May |
For established research leaders with significant track record
Domains: Computer Science & AI, Data & Math, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environment & Earth, Social Sciences & Policy, Humanities & Arts
Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions
| Organization: European Commission | Amount: Variable (€3-10 million typical) | Deadline: Multiple calls throughout year |
Large collaborative research projects
Domains: Computer Science & AI, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environment & Earth, Social Sciences & Policy
Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship
| Organization: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation | Amount: €2,670-€3,170/month | Deadline: Rolling applications |
Research stays in Germany for experienced researchers
Domains: Computer Science & AI, Data & Math, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environment & Earth, Social Sciences & Policy, Humanities & Arts
Indie Builders / Microgrants
Prototype Fund (Germany)
| Organization: German Federal Ministry of Education and Research | Amount: €47,500 over 6 months | Deadline: Twice yearly |
Funding for public interest technology projects
Domains: Open Tech / OSS / Internet, Computer Science & AI
OSS Maintainers
Prototype Fund (Germany)
| Organization: German Federal Ministry of Education and Research | Amount: €47,500 over 6 months | Deadline: Twice yearly |
Funding for public interest technology projects
Domains: Open Tech / OSS / Internet, Computer Science & AI
Postdocs / ECRs
ERC Starting Grant
| Organization: European Research Council | Amount: €1.5 million over 5 years | Deadline: Typically October |
For researchers 2-7 years post-PhD with promising scientific track record
Domains: Computer Science & AI, Data & Math, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environment & Earth, Social Sciences & Policy, Humanities & Arts
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships
| Organization: European Commission | Amount: €5,000/month + mobility allowance | Deadline: September (annually) |
Postdoctoral fellowships for researchers of any nationality
Domains: Computer Science & AI, Data & Math, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environment & Earth, Social Sciences & Policy, Humanities & Arts
EMBO Long-Term Fellowships
| Organization: EMBO | Amount: ~€5,000/month + travel/family allowances | Deadline: February, August |
Postdoctoral fellowships in life sciences
Domains: Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship
| Organization: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation | Amount: €2,670-€3,170/month | Deadline: Rolling applications |
Research stays in Germany for experienced researchers
Domains: Computer Science & AI, Data & Math, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environment & Earth, Social Sciences & Policy, Humanities & Arts
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Interdisciplinary Postdocs
| Organization: EMBL | Amount: Competitive salary + benefits | Deadline: Spring and Fall |
Interdisciplinary postdoctoral positions at EMBL
Domains: Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Computer Science & AI