European research and innovation (R&I) programs (i.e., funding for research and innovations at the postdoctoral level)

An overview

Many funding opportunities exist at the European level, for researchers at all stages of their careers. That said, competition for grants at the European level is very high. 

The list of opportunities listed below is illustrative, and not exhaustive, and current as of the date of publication listed at bottom right.

If you would like additional opportunities to be listed here, please contact us. For detailed questions regarding individual programs or opportunities, ask your mentor or the contacts listed on the various informational pages. 

Horizon Europe

• Postdoctoral fellows starting out can apply for an ERC Starting Grant
  

• Helpful hints: NTK KnowledgeStor ERC Starting Grant Case Studies 

Euratom Research and Training Programme

• Nuclear research

ITER 

• Fusion

European Space Research Funding

European Space Programme

• Funding options at: https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/funding-and-grants_en

European Investing in People, Social Cohesion & Values Funding

Erasmus+

• At postdoctoral level, support for teaching abroad: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/opportunities-for-individuals/teaching-opportunities-for-staff 

Creative Europe

• List of opportunities available in the European Funding & tenders portal