The CaixaResearch Institute and the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) are organising an information session aimed at researchers interested in applying for ERC funding. The programme will offer a detailed overview of upcoming ERC opportunities, expert insights, and practical advice from peers who have successfully gone through the application process.

The day will begin with a keynote by Ignacio Moreno de Alborán, PhD, Seconded National Expert at the ERC, who will outline the main features of the 2026 Work Programme and offer a forward-looking preview of the 2027 edition. The morning will continue with two roundtable discussions, one with ERC evaluators and another with ERC grantees, designed to offer first-hand perspectives on the evaluation process, proposal preparation and key success factors. An interactive Q&A session will close the event, giving participants the chance to raise specific questions and engage directly with experts.

Whether you are an early-career scientist preparing your first ERC proposal or an experienced researcher planning your next Advanced Grant submission, this Info Day offers valuable insights and networking opportunities that can help strengthen your application. Registration is now open, so save the date and join us: Click here!

Agenda

09.00 – Institutional welcome.

09.15 – Overview of the ERC WP 2026 and what to expect from ERC WP 2027. Speaker: Ignacio Moreno de Alborán, PhD. Seconded National Expert, European Research Council (ERC).

10.00 – Coffee break.

10.30 – Round table: ERC evaluators.

11.30 – Round table: ERC grantees.

12.30– Q&A and Closing Remarks

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Supporting Scientific Excellence

Established in 2007, the ERC is the European Union’s flagship funding body for frontier research. It supports outstanding researchers across all scientific disciplines through highly competitive grant schemes—Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, and Synergy Grants—designed to fund high-risk, high-gain projects that push the boundaries of knowledge.

Over the past 17 years, the ERC has awarded grants to more than 15,000 researchers, including over 800 projects in Spain, placing the country among the top recipients of ERC funding. These projects have driven major advances in fields such as immunotherapy, climate science, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.

This Info Day offers an opportunity to learn more about how the ERC supports research across Europe and how to prepare for future calls.