The Interdisciplinary Centre for Ethics at Jagiellonian University in Kraków is welcoming proposals for ERC Starting Grants.
Expressions of interest are possible until July 10, 2026. The announcement reads:
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Ethics (INCET), a research centre within the Faculty of Philosophy at Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland, invites expressions of interest from researchers intending to apply for an ERC Starting Grant in the 2027 call.
We welcome proposals in philosophy, bioethics, philosophy of medicine, political philosophy, experimental philosophy, and related interdisciplinary fields, including projects at the intersection of philosophy and the social sciences, medicine, psychology, law, or data science.
INCET offers a vibrant international research environment and extensive experience in hosting and managing European research grants, including an ERC Starting Grant and multiple Horizon Europe MSCA projects.
Researchers interested in applying with INCET as their host institution are invited to send:
- CV, including a list of publications;
- short description of the proposed ERC project (1-2 pages).
Expression of interests should be sent no later than July 10, 2026, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early contact is strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for proposal development and institutional preparation.
Support for Candidates
If selected, candidates will receive support from experienced grant specialists at Jagiellonian University throughout the ERC application process. They will also have an opportunity to obtain detailed feedback on their proposals from INCET researchers. In addition, we plan to organise a dedicated workshop for ERC Starting Grant candidates.
Why INCET?
- Internationally recognised research centre in ethics and practical philosophy;
- strong record of success in securing European research funding;
- dedicated support for ERC proposal development and grant management;
- interdisciplinary collaborations across philosophy, medicine, psychology, and other fields;
- full integration into the research community of Jagiellonian University, one of the leading research universities in Central Europe;
- a dynamic academic environment in Kraków, a historic university city and one of the most attractive cultural destinations in Central Europe.
ERC Starting Grant 2027
ERC Starting Grants support outstanding early-career researchers of all nationalities who are establishing their own independent research programmes. To be eligible for an ERC Starting Grant in the 2027 call for proposals, the applicant must have defended their PhD no more than 10 years before 1 January 2027. More information about eligibility: https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant/starting-grant
Timeline
- Expression of interest submission deadline: 10 July 2026
- Review results: 17 July 2026
- A workshop for candidates: August 2026
- Proposal development and internal review (including possible visits to Kraków): July–October 2026
- Internal submission of the first draft: 31 August 2026
- Call deadline: 14 October, 2026
- Publication of the MSCA PF results: Summer 2027
- Estimated project start (if funded): From October 2027
For informal enquiries and applications, please contact: incet@uj.edu.pl