The ERC Starting Grant is intended for early-career researchers and the only selection criterion is scientific excellence. After undergoing peer reviews and facing a very high level of competition, the researchers and their projects have been ranked highest in Europe. This year almost 2,700 researchers applied for the grant. In total, 400 researchers in Europe share EUR 628 million, which corresponds to an approval rate of about 14.8 per cent. The researchers receive EUR 1.5 million each over a five-year period.

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