The European Research Council's Consolidator Grant gives researchers of any nationality, 5 to 15 years after their PhD, up to 2 million euros over five years for frontier research at a host institution in the EU or an associated country. Tunisia is associated with Horizon Europe, so a Tunisian host institution qualifies. The ERC-2027-COG call closes on 12 January 2027.
Who can apply
Nationality and host country
The ERC accepts researchers of any nationality. The host must be in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe associated country, and Tunisia is associated, so a Tunisian researcher can apply with a host in Tunisia or in Europe.
Career stage
5 to 15 years since the successful PhD defence, with extensions for parental leave, illness and other reasons set out in the ERC Work Programme.
Host institution
A public or private research organisation that agrees to host you if the proposal succeeds. You do not need to be employed there when you apply.
Funding and what it does not cover
Up to 2 million euros for five years, pro rata for shorter projects, plus up to 1 million euros for justified extra costs. The ERC pays up to 100% of eligible direct costs and 25% on top for indirect costs.
Covered
Salaries of the principal investigator and team
Equipment, consumables, travel and other eligible direct costs
Indirect costs at 25% of eligible direct costs
You pay
Costs that are not eligible under the Horizon Europe rules
