British Academy ERC Starting Grants Webinar 2026: Free Guidance for UK Researchers in Humanities and Social Sciences
The British Academy Grants Webinars give UK-based researchers in the humanities and social sciences practical guidance on applying for European Research Council grants. Led by experienced Fellows, the upcoming session specifically targets the ERC Starting Grants Call.
Overview
The British Academy organizes grants webinars as part of its European Research and Collaboration programme to help researchers navigate European Research Council (ERC) opportunities. The next session centers on the ERC Starting Grants Call, offering practical advice on proposal formats, evaluation criteria, planning, writing, and costing a competitive application.
The live online webinar takes place on Monday, 28 September 2026, from 14:30 to 16:00 BST. Please note that the session will not be recorded, so live attendance is required.
Eligibility
- Target audience consists of UK-based researchers working in the humanities and social sciences.
- Applicants should be considering or preparing an application for ERC grants.
Benefits
- Gain expert insights from British Academy Fellows with personal experience in ERC grants and evaluation panels.
- Learn key elements of proposal planning, writing, evaluation processes, and financial costing.
- Participants have the opportunity to submit a B1 draft proposal for potential panel feedback during the session, with all personal identifiers removed.
How to Apply
To participate, you must complete your registration online before the designated deadline. Researchers seeking potential feedback on a B1 draft proposal must also prepare their draft and send it to Barbora Krasova by the earlier draft deadline. Note that draft submission does not guarantee individual review.
Deadline
General webinar registration closes on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 12:00 noon. The separate deadline for B1 draft proposal submissions is Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 12:00 noon.