Join the ERC Reading Day for UK Researchers

This event is designed for UK-based social science and humanities researchers preparing applications for European Research Council (ERC) Starting, Consolidator and Advanced Grants.

The Reading Day offers prospective applicants the opportunity to read successful ERC grant proposals in the social sciences and humanities, gaining insight into how competitive proposals are structured, positioned, and articulated.

50 successful grant applications have been made available thanks to the generosity of current and former grant holders.

The Reading Day is intended to inform and inspire your own proposal development, while recognising that ideas and text must not be copied.

Reading successful ERC grant applications is a good opportunity to understand how to:Present your own research ideas clearly and compellinglyStructure your research into a well-organised programmeThoughtfully position your research within wider contextsEligibilityThe Reading Day is open to UK-based researchers eligible for Starting, Consolidator and Advanced grants.

ERC Reading Days will be announced for researchers based in England (2), Scotland and Wales in the coming month.
StructureThe Reading Day consists of an individual, in person reading session (two hours).

Participants will be asked to pre-select up to three proposals from a list organised by panel during registration.

Please note that the Reading Day does not include tutorials or advice-sessions on the ERC although there will be a short introductory video at the start of each session.
RegistrationYou will be able to select one of the following timeslots during registration:

• 10:00-12:00
• 13:00-15:00

Places are limited – please only register if you are able to attend.

Registration will close on Wednesday 16 September.

If your plans change, we kindly ask that you cancel your registration as soon as possible so that your place can be offered to another participant.

Please register using your institutional email address.Contact detailsFor any questions, please contact b.krasova@thebritishacademy.ac.uk