ERC Starting and Consolidator Grant Writing Sprint

Schedule

Thu Sep 17 2026 at 09:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Trinity College Dublin | Dublin 2, DN

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In-person event for applicants to upcoming StG (14/10/26) or CoG (12/01/26). TCD researchers only - please use your @tcd email to register
About this Event

The Research Development Office's ERC Funding Specialists are running an interactive, face-to-face workshop and writing sprint for applicants to the upcoming Starting Grant (14/10/26) and Consolidator Grant (12/01/27) calls.

Carve out some time from your busy schedule and beat the fear of the blank page!

Agenda:

09:30-10:00: Coffee and welcome

10:00-13.00: Interactive writing workshop

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in practical exercises to design and draft key elements of the research proposal:

  • Articulating research objectives
  • Ground breaking nature & feasibility
  • Risks & outcomes
  • CV & track record

13:00-14:00: Lunch

14:00-16:00 (optional): Free writing time

ERC funding specialists will be on hand to answer any questions as you work on your application.


After registration, TCD researchers and staff will be sent a calendar invite with an agenda and location details on the TCD main campus. Please note this is an interactive, in-person event, so it will not be possible to join remotely.

Please indicate at least 2 weeks before the event date if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event.

For any queries about the event please contact [email protected]

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