CERN European Research Council (ERC) Grants

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Opportunity details

Total reward
0 $
Association
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Area
Western Europe
Host Country
Switzerland
Deadline
On going
Study level
High School
Opportunity type
Grants
Opportunity funding
-
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions

Description

Benefits

CERN would very much like to benefit from your expertise, commitment, and passion. In return, CERN will provide you with:

  • A CERN Staff Member contract for the corresponding duration of the ERC grant, up to a maximum of 5 years.
  • Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
  • Depending on your individual circumstances: an installation grant, family, child, and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to and from Geneva.
  • 2.5 days of paid leave per month.
  • Access to formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

Eligibilities

In order to qualify for an ERC Starting or Consolidator grant, you will need to meet the following requirements:

  • Candidates of any nationality may apply to be hosted by CERN in the fields of engineering as well as research and applied physics. Your research proposal should fit into CERN’s R&D programs.
  • For the Starting Grant applications: 2-7 years of experience post-completion of Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) and a scientific track record showing great promise.
  • For the Consolidator Grant applications: more than 7 and up to 12 years of experience post-completion of Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) and scientific track record showing great promise.​​​​​​
Eligible Regions: Open for all

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