ERC StG Proposal Success Lab

Half-Day Live Course · 29 September 2026

Live writing of your ERC Starting Grant Part I and Part II under coaching from a former ERC evaluator. This lab works directly on your proposal draft — not on generic templates.

Book my seat — EUR 350

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Time: 09:30 – 13:00 CET
Format: Live workshop on Zoom
Price: EUR 350

Why Attend

In ERC Starting Grant evaluation, the risk-novelty positioning can determine the ranking in a single sentence.

The synopsis must convince evaluators that the project is genuinely ambitious, scientifically original, and worth funding at frontier-research level. Methodology and feasibility matter — but mostly at Step 2. Step 1 depends heavily on how convincingly the project vision is framed.

This live 3.5-hour workshop focuses on rewriting and strengthening:

• Part I

• Part II

• The risk-novelty framing

• The PI track-record narrative

You work directly on your own proposal with evaluator-style coaching, mark-ups, and positioning strategies tailored to the ERC Starting Grant structure.

You leave with:

• A stronger synopsis

• A clearer risk-novelty statement

• Better Step 2 methodology framing

• A more strategic PI narrative

• A stronger institutional support story

• A free pre-submission evaluation before submission

This is live proposal work, not a lecture.

Is This For You?

A good fit if you are:

• An early-career Principal Investigator between 2 and 10 years post-PhD

• A university or research office supporting an ERC Starting Grant candidate

• Ready to bring:

  • A research idea

  • A research question

  • A draft Part I outline

Not the right fit if:

• The candidate falls outside the ERC Starting Grant eligibility window

• No host institution has yet been identified

In that case, the introductory webinar is the better place to confirm fit and eligibility.

What You Walk Out With

01 — Part I & Part II Rewriting

Live restructuring and rewriting of the two key proposal sections.

02 — Risk-Novelty Positioning

A sharper and more defensible risk-novelty sentence designed to strengthen ranking potential.

03 — Step 2 Methodology Framing

Methodology and feasibility positioning aligned with ERC Step 2 expectations.

04 — PI Track-Record Narrative

A stronger presentation of achievements, independence, and research trajectory within the 0–10 year window.

05 — Host Commitment Letter

A clearer institutional support narrative that signals genuine backing.

06 — Resources & Budget Positioning

A budget strategy aligned with the ERC Starting Grant funding envelope.

How the 3.5 Hours Run

01 — New Part I (5 Pages): Structure & Opening

40 min

02 — Risk-Novelty Sentence: Live Drafting & Rewrites

30 min

03 — Part II: Methodology, Feasibility & Work Programme

40 min

04 — Track Record for the 0–10 Year Window

30 min

05 — Host Commitment Letter & Budget

25 min

06 — Action List & Free Evaluation Booking

15 min

Included Bonus

Free Pre-Submission Evaluation

Every participant receives one free in-depth evaluation of their complete ERC proposal before submission.

• Delivered approximately 10 days before submission

• Booked after the workshop

• Included in the EUR 350 fee

You also receive:

• Full workshop recording (available for 30 days)

• Free pre-submission evaluation session

EUR 350 — Book My Seat

Who Runs It

Nikolaos Floratos

EU funding consultant since 2002 with more than 20 years of experience as a European Commission evaluator across H2020, Horizon Europe, and EIC programmes.

• 50,000+ researchers and innovation actors trained

• Experience across 45+ countries

• Ranked among the top Google results for EU funding expertise

What You Will Not Get

No copy-paste template.
No guarantee of funding success.
No proxy writing service.

Your proposal remains your own work — professionally reviewed, challenged, and strengthened.

If the project’s risk-novelty positioning cannot yet be defended convincingly in writing, you will be told directly during the first hour and refunded on the spot.

Common Questions

Do I need a finished draft?

No. Three sections at first-draft level are enough. Bring what you have.

Can two people from the same organisation attend on one ticket?

Yes. Two named participants are included per ticket. Additional seats are EUR 100 each.

Is the recording shared?

Yes. The recording is sent within 24 hours and remains available for 30 days. Your draft is never shared.

What if I cannot attend on the date?

You may transfer your seat to the next cohort of the same course at no additional cost.

Refund policy?

Full refund up to 7 days before the event. After that, your ticket may be transferred to the next cohort or to a colleague.

Questions?

Email: nf@cyberall-access.com