Research Grants 2026
ERC Awards Research Grants to Advance Resuscitation Science Across Europe
The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) is pleased to announce the projects selected for funding under its latest research grant call. Following a rigorous evaluation process, these projects were chosen for their scientific excellence, innovation, and potential to improve resuscitation care and outcomes across Europe.
Together, the funded studies address critical challenges across the entire chain of survival—from early recognition and emergency response to post-cardiac arrest care and patient-centred decision-making—while also strengthening collaboration between researchers and National Resuscitation Councils.
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Young Investigator Grants
We are pleased to announce the launch of the ERC Early Career Researchers Grant 2026.
This grant aims to support early-career researchers associated with the European Resuscitation Council in developing innovative research projects in resuscitation science, education, or implementation. The initiative reflects ERC’s commitment to fostering the next generation of resuscitation scientists and strengthening academic capacity across member countries.
The grant provides funding of €15,000 per awarded project, with up to four awards available annually. The funding is intended to help early career investigators develop and lead their own research projects, build skills and networks, and generate pilot data for future studies.
Key dates:
Application deadline: 30 September 2026
Candidates informed by: 18 November 2026
Applications should be submitted as a single PDF to [email protected].
ERC–NRC Collaboration Grants
The ERC–National Resuscitation Council (NRC) Collaboration Grants support cross-border cooperation and the translation of research into clinical practice.
The ERC is delighted to invite you to apply for the ERC-NRC Collaboration Grant 2026 – a unique opportunity to strengthen partnerships between National Resuscitation Councils and to contribute to advancing resuscitation science and practice.
This initiative supports innovative research projects that bring together two or more ERC-affiliated NRCs. By working collaboratively across borders, councils can address important clinical, educational, or implementation science questions, while building stronger networks and sharing expertise.
Successful projects will receive up to €10,000 in funding, with up to four projects awarded in 2026. The funding is flexible and designed to cover essential costs such as project-related personnel, data collection, analysis, equipment, travel required for collaboration, and dissemination activities like conference presentations or open access publications. Projects must begin within 12 months of the award and may run for up to 24 months.
Applications are open until 30 September 2026 (23:59 CET), with successful applicants notified on 18 November 2026.
This initiative is more than just funding – it is an opportunity to exchange knowledge, foster innovation, and create lasting impact in resuscitation care. We warmly encourage all NRCs to consider potential partners and to seize this chance to make a difference together.
Applications must be submitted as a single PDF to [email protected].