ERC Consolidator Grant

The Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies (DEBES) at the Faculty of Science, University of Zurich, is pleased to support candidates seeking grants to lead an independent research project and team, equivalent to the level of an assistant professorship.

DEBES recognizes the value of such grants for early-career researchers and the significant role the department can play in providing support during both the grant-writing process and as a hosting institution. We aim to identify and assist selected candidates early in the grant preparation stage.

More details about the ERC Consolidator Grant: here   

Interested applicants:

1. Should check their eligibility for the respective grant (see above)
2. If eligible, please submit the following as a single PDF:

• A motivation letter summarizing the proposed research, explaining your reasons for choosing DEBES as the hosting institution, and outlining how the proposed research aligns with and complements DEBES' existing research focus.
• A two-page CV highlighting three major contributions and briefly justifying the choice.

Potential candidates for the ERC Consolidator Grant (Deadline January 14, 2025) should submit their application package to Dr. Aynur Erdogan  by October 15, 2024.

Please note: The deadline for submission was October 15, 2024. Applications received after this date may not be considered in this cycle.