ERC Grants Info Day and Experience Sharing Panel

April 21, 2025 Written by ttoweb

🧪 Event Recap: “ERC Grants – All You Need to Know Before Applying”

Researchers and aspiring ERC applicants came together for a dynamic info session on ERC funding, co-hosted by TÜBİTAK and Bilkent TTO. The event provided guidance on applications, evaluation procedures, and insider tips from past ERC awardees.

🔑Highlights:

  1. ERC Grants Overview & Application Tips

Aslı VURAL (TÜBİTAK) shared key insights into the ERC funding landscape and offered advice to help researchers prepare strong proposals.

  1. Awardees & Evaluators Panel
    A lively roundtable, chaired by Bilkent TTO, featured firsthand experiences and expert perspectives from:

Refet GÜRKAYNAK (Consolidator Grant, 2016)

Tolga Mete DUMAN (Advanced Grant, 2021)

Erdinç TATAR (Starting Grant, 2023)

Turgay DALKARA (Advanced Grant Panelist)

Aslı VURAL (TÜBİTAK)

We extend our sincere thanks to all panelists and participants who made this event a success. Stay connected for upcoming opportunities and support on your path to ERC success.

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