ERC 2026 PERA

The ERC Public Engagement with Research Award rewards outstanding science communicators among ERC Principal Investigators who successfully engage audiences outside their domain with ERC-funded research. The aim is to recognize and encourage good practice in science communication by ERC grantees through public engagement activities, fostering two-way communication and mutual benefit. Eligible activities include citizen science initiatives, public outreach projects, consultation with citizen groups, and contributions to the public debate, carried out as part of ERC frontier research projects.

AgencyHORIZON (EU)
RegionEU
CountryN/A
Legal formOther
Start date14 Oct 2025
End date15 Jan 2026
Max fundingUp to EUR 10,000 per awardee; up to eight prizes will be awarded
BudgetEUR 80,000 for the call
Coverage

Recognition prize, not a project grant. No specific coverage percentage.