ERC Information Event for University of Tartu researchers

The event will provide:

• Key facts about ERC call types and deadlines

• Insights into the ERC programme and application process

• Preliminary information about the 2026 UT ERC Support Scheme

• First-hand experiences from ERC grantee Hedvig Tamman, Associate Professor in Genetics, and ERC evaluator Maciej Jakub Eder, Visiting Professor of Digital Humanities.

• Access to our Library of successful ERC proposals (optional)

Event programme – 4 November 2025 at Ülikooli 18 (main building), auditorium 140

Optional morning programme

10.00-12.00 ERC Library reading session (pre-booking required)
Participants may choose up to 3 proposals from the available list to review.

12.00-13.00 Break

Main programme

13.00-14.30 ERC Information presentation, UT’s ERC Support Scheme, and general Q&A
Overview of ERC funding schemes, practical guidance and key facts about UT’s Support Scheme for ERC applicants.

14.30-16.00 Presentations by ERC Grantee Hedvig Tamman and Evaluator Maciej Jakub Eder, Q&A with experts
Real-life experiences and tips for successful applications.

16.00-17.00 Socialising with coffee and snacks
A chance to connect and exchange ideas with other applicants and Grant Writing Unit consultants.

Optional evening programme

17.00-19.00 ERC Library reading session (pre-booking required)
Participants may choose up to 3 proposals to review.

To attend the event, please register here. The event will be held in English.
Note that attendance is limited and spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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