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.
Agency | HORIZON (EU) |
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Region | EU |
Country | N/A |
Legal form | Other |
Start date | 14 Oct 2025 |
End date | 15 Jan 2026 |
Max funding | Up to EUR 10,000 per awardee; up to eight prizes will be awarded |
Budget | EUR 80,000 for the call |
Coverage | Recognition prize, not a project grant. No specific coverage percentage. |