Widening Training @ULisboa - Accelerate your ERC Pathway

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Organising Partner (University)

(ULISBOA) University of Lisbon

Language

English

Public

Young researchers ECRs All faculty & Staff

Training start date

2026-07-14

Training end date

2026-07-16

Training duration

3-day in-person training' lunch-to-lunch

Application deadline

2026-05-31

Content

This 3-day in-person training is designed for early-career researchers ready to take the next step towards a successful European Research Council (ERC) application. With a strong focus on practical preparation and strategy, the training revolves around one key question: how can you turn your research potential into a competitive ERC proposal ?

Participants will also engage in networking moments, including a social dinner, and visit the Living Labs at Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA), exploring real-world innovation environments. The training will feature international Unite! trainers alongside experts from non-academic partners.

Intended learning outcomes

A clear understanding of ERC funding schemes and evaluation criteria
Insight into the review process and what evaluators are looking for
Practical guidance on how to build a strong academic CV aligned with ERC expectations
Hands-on training in pitching your scientific idea convincingly
Inspiration from ERC grantees sharing their personal journeys and strategies
Feedback from experienced trainers, including mock interview elements

Modality

On-site

Facilitator/Teacher

Cláudia Alexandra Carica Figueira

Maximum number of Participants

23

Registration Requirements

Number of available slots for ULisboa participants: 6
Number of available slots for Wrocław Tech participants: 6
Number of available slots for each other Unite! universities : 1 per non-Widening Unite! university
Number of available slots for other Widening university : 4

Topic

Professional growth

Certification provided upon the completion of the training

None