CERN European Research Council (ERC) Grants

Total reward

0 $

Association

Area

Western Europe

Host Country

Switzerland

Deadline

On going

Study level

High School

Opportunity type

Grants

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

CERN would very much like to benefit from your expertise, commitment, and passion. In return, CERN will provide you with:

A CERN Staff Member contract for the corresponding duration of the ERC grant, up to a maximum of 5 years.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Depending on your individual circumstances: an installation grant, family, child, and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to and from Geneva.
2.5 days of paid leave per month.
Access to formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

In order to qualify for an ERC Starting or Consolidator grant, you will need to meet the following requirements:

Candidates of any nationality may apply to be hosted by CERN in the fields of engineering as well as research and applied physics. Your research proposal should fit into CERN’s R&D programs.
For the Starting Grant applications: 2-7 years of experience post-completion of Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) and a scientific track record showing great promise.
For the Consolidator Grant applications: more than 7 and up to 12 years of experience post-completion of Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) and scientific track record showing great promise.

Eligible Regions: Open for all

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