1. Christian KRASSNIG ERC/European Commission RTD, Directorate S Fax +32-2-2993173 The European Research Council Séminaire ERC 13 fév 2007– Université Catholique de Louvain

2. European Research Council │ 2 1.1st call for proposals 2.Grant Agreement 3.Applicant services Overview

3. European Research Council │ 3 ERC Grant Schemes – 1st call Only one grant scheme is available: ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grant scheme (ERC Starting Grant)  1 st call for proposals published, deadline 25 April 2007

4. European Research Council │ 4 ERC Starting Grant (ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grant )  support researchers at the start of their independent research career and establishing or consolidating their own independent research team (or research programme)  provide a structure for transition from working under a supervisor to an independent research leader  ~100’000 – 400’000 Euro per grant per year  for up to 5 years, i.e. ~500’000-2’000’000 Euro per Grant  ~ €300M per call (~ ⅓ of ERC annual budget, annual calls)

5. European Research Council │ 5 ERC Starting Grant Requirements  PI  2-9 years since completion of PhD: Special circumstances will be taken into account, such as maternity/paternity leave, military/civil service (+3 years max.)  PI and team members  Any nationality  One ERC Grant per investigator only may be active at any one time  Hosting institution of the PI  Located in a EU member state or associated country  Intra-European grant portability allowed

6. European Research Council │ 6 ERC Starting Grant Submission of Proposals  Two-step application procedure (risk of oversubscription)  1 st stage - Outline Proposal: max 8 Pages  2 nd stage – Full Proposal: max 16 Pages  Electronic Submission (via EPSS)  Pre-registration (via EPSS)  Providing ERC with indication on number & area of proposals

7. European Research Council │ 7 ERC Starting Grant Proposal Components (1)  CV + self-evaluation + funding ID (3 / 4 pages)  Description of research project (4 / 10 pages)  Description of scientific environment + resources (1 / 2 pages) Note: Recommended level for funding and duration of the grant will be based on the information above.

8. European Research Council │ 8 ERC Starting Grant Proposal Components (2)  Ethics  Stage 1:- Ethics checklist  Stage 2: - Detailed information (if necessary)  Supporting documents:  Stage 1: - Expression of Support of the Host  Stage 2: - Commitment of the Host - Documents proving eligibility (PhD, etc.)

9. European Research Council │ 9 ERC Starting Grant Proposal Components (3)  A forms  A1: Proposal and PI Information, ERC Review Panel, Keywords, Abstract, Data on PI and Administrative Official  A2: Hosting Institution Information  A3: Budget – Financial Information, Cost Break- down, Requested Grant

10. European Research Council │ 10 Allocation to Panels Reading and Assessment by Panel members Panel meetings Proposals retained for stage 2 Proposals submitted Reading by Remote Referees Proposals resubmitted Interviews of applicants Panel meetings Panel chairs meetings Proposals selected ERC Submission, Evaluation and Selection Process

11. European Research Council │ 11 ERC Starting Grant 20 peer review panels in 3 domains Area 1: Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Universe and Earth Sciences (8 panels) Area 2: Biological and Life Sciences (7 panels) Area 3: Social Sciences and Humanities (5 panels) -Each panel consists of one Panel Chair and 10-12 panel members -Panel Chair oversees evaluation process for the proposals assigned to his/her panel in collaboration with the ERC staff -The Panel Chair gives high level stamp of credibility and visibility to the whole evaluation process

12. European Research Council │ 12 ERC Starting Grant Panel Structure per Area (I) 1.Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Universe and Earth Sciences (8 panels) Panel PE1 - Mathematical foundations Panel PE2 - Fundamental constituents of matter Panel PE3 - Condensed matter in physics and chemistry Panel PE4 - Material and chemical sciences Panel PE5 - Information and communication Panel PE6 - Engineering sciences Panel PE7 - Universe science Panel PE8 - Earth system science

13. European Research Council │ 13 ERC Starting Grant Panel Structure per Area (II) 2.Biological and Life Sciences (7 panels) Panel LS1 - Molecular, cellular and developmental biology Panel LS2 - Genetics, genomics, bioinformatics and systems biology Panel LS3 - Organismic physiology, including infection and immunity Panel LS4 -Neurosciences Panel LS5 - Evolutionary, population and environmental biology Panel LS6 - Medical and health science research Panel LS7 - Applied Life Sciences, biotechnology and bioengineering

14. European Research Council │ 14 ERC Starting Grant Panel Structure per Area (III) 3.Social and Human Sciences (5 panels) Panel SH1 - Individuals and organisations Panel SH2 - Institutions, behaviour, values and beliefs Panel SH3 - The human mind and its complexity Panel SH4 - Cultures and cultural diversity Panel SH5 - The study of the past and of cultural artefacts

15. European Research Council │ 15 1 st Call in Brief  ERC Starting Grants only  What? Any field of science, engineering and scholarship  Who? Principal Investigator (Individual Team) + Hosting Organisation  By when ? Deadline Stage 1 submission: April 25, 2007  How? Consult « ERC Guide for Applicants »  Note:  Submission via EPSS only (no regular paper submission)  Respect page limits and format  Indicate keywords describing the subject area (panel assignment)  Stage 2 submission: on invitation only if stage 1 proposal evaluated positively

16. European Research Council │ 16 1.1st call 2.Grant Agreement 3.Applicant services Overview

17. European Research Council │ 17 7th Framework Programme  Cooperation  Ideas  People  Capacities Funding schemes Support for ‘frontier’ research Coordination and Support Actions

18. European Research Council │ 18 Eligibility criteria  Principal Investigator and team members: Nationality is not relevant.  Host organisation of the PI: To be located in Member State or Associated State.  Frontier Research Projects: All fields of science are eligible (investigator-driven, bottom-up).

19. European Research Council │ 19 ERC Grant Agreement ERC Grant Agreement Amendment Supplementary Agreement Supplementary Agreement Supplementary Agreement Supplementary Agreement Accession forms ERC Grant Agreement « Support for frontier research » (1) Amendment

20. European Research Council │ 20 ERC Grant Agreement « Support for frontier research » (2) Core grant Article 2: Principal Investigator (PI) Reference to supplementary agreement between the PI and the beneficiary hosting and engaging him / her; Supplementary agreement lists the main points establishing the relations between the PI and the beneficiary. Article 4: Reporting Parallel streams for the scientific reporting and the financial management reporting. Annex I Description of work (including financial information): based on the proposal text taking up the results of the evaluation. Annex II Article II.2 Specific performance obligations of the beneficiary Article II.3 Specific performance obligations of the principal investigator Article II.4 Reports Article II.15 Identification of direct and indirect costs Article II.16 Upper funding limits Article II.34Approval of amendments & termination For activities supported by frontier research actions, the Community contribution may reach a maximum of 100% of the total eligible costs. The indirect costs may be reimbursed by a flat-rate of 20% of the total direct eligible costs, excluding the direct eligible costs for subcontracting and the costs of resources made available by third parties which are not used on the premises of the beneficiary. Annex III ERC Accession form for other beneficiaries. Annex IV Financial statement form Annex V Terms of reference for the certification of costs and on the methodology.

21. European Research Council │ 21 ERC Grant Agreement « Support for frontier research » (3)  Direct eligible costs, such as  Personnel costs  Equipment costs  Consumables  Travel and subsistence costs  Publication costs

22. European Research Council │ 22 ERC Grant Agreement « Support for frontier research » (4)  Non-eligible costs, in particular  Any identifiable indirect taxes, such as VAT or duties  Interest owed  Provisions for possible future losses or charges  Exchange losses  Costs declared, incurred or reimbursed in respect of another Community project  Costs related to return of capital  Debt and debt service charges  Excessive or reckless expenditure

23. European Research Council │ 23 1.1st call 2.Grant Agreement 3.Applicant services Overview

24. European Research Council │ 24  Specific text of “Call for Proposals”  ERC Work Programme 2007  ERC Guide for Applicants  ERC Grant agreement Other:  ERC Guide for Grant Holders  ERC Guide for Peer Reviewers  ERC Rules on submission, evaluation, selection and award procedures Documentation

25. European Research Council │ 25 Applicants Services ERC National Contact Points inform, raise awareness and provide advice on ERC funding opportunities, application, follow-up ERC helpdesk support to ERC NCPs EPSS helpdesk technical support on electronic proposal submission ERC website: http://erc.europa.eu  News Alert, Publicity Materialhttp://erc.europa.eu

26. European Research Council │ 26 Thank you !