Xjenza Malta will be receiving proposals under the ERC Support Scheme in 2026. The Scheme aims to strengthen the opportunities for talented researchers to obtain grants from the ERC (European Research Council) for excellent and ground-breaking research based on researchers’ own ideas within all areas of research. The Scheme is divided into two options. Applicants are to fill in the appropriate sections of the form; they may select either Option A or Option B, or both:
- Option A: Mentoring initiative
The mentoring initiative will support potential ERC applicants by helping to identify international experts to provide coaching and advice.
Applicants interested to benefit from the ERC Mentoring Initiative are to indicate their interest and detail the mentoring activities they require. An expected workload and envisaged compensations for the mentors are to be specified.
The maximum cost for Option A should be up to €5000 (inclusive of VAT). The Mentors are to be selected by a list of Mentors which will be provided by Xjenza Malta.
- Option B: Proposal writing trainings.
The objective of this activity is to raise the capabilities of potential ERC candidates to prepare successful ERC grant applications through attending ERC proposal writing trainings.
The training activities may take place in any EU Member State or Associated Country physically or online. The trainers must have extensive experience and proven track record in running ERC workshops and helping successful ERC grantees. The duration of the physical trainings should be of minimum 1 day and maximum 5 days. No restrictions apply for the online trainings.
The maximum cost for Option B should be up to €2000 (inclusive of VAT).