ERC funding opportunities for excellent researchers in Greece
7 October 2025
9.00 – 11.30 CEST
This webinar is organised by the ERC in cooperation with the Greek ERC National Contact Points from the PRAXI Network. It will provide information about ERC funding schemes and the application process. Information on national support schemes will also be presented.
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Agenda
9:00 – 9:10 | Welcome and introduction
- Dr. Anastasios Gaitanis, General Secretary for Research and Innovation
- Charmandaris Vassilis, President of FORTH, Institute of Astrophysics of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (IA-FORTH)
- Samantha Christey, Head of Sector, Global Outreach & Stakeholders Relations, Communication Unit, ERC
9:10 – 9:20 | Amplifying research voices: the role of the Ambassador for the ERC
9:20 – 10:00 | ERC Grants – general overview and novelties in the WP 2026
10:00 – 10:15 | NCP Support – PRAXI Network Services and the contribution of NCPs to the Innovation Ecosystem
- Dr. Evropi-Sofia Dalampira, ERC National Contact Point in Greece, PRAXI Network – Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)
- Dr. Konstantinos Vavekis, Head of Technical Operations, PRAXI Network – Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)
10:15 – 10:30 | Q&A session
- Moderated by Dr. Christina Cheimonidi, ERC National Contact Point in Greece, PRAXI Network – Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)
10:30 – 10:40 | Break
10:40 – 10:55 | Hints and tips for a successful ERC application
- Evi Lianidou, ERC panel member
10:55 – 11:15 | Testimonials from ERC grantees
- Maria Charisi, Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) and ERC grantee
- Christina Papageorgopoulou, Democritus University of Thrace and ERC grantee
11:15 – 11:30 | Q&A session and closing remarks
- Moderated by Dr. Christina Cheimonidi, ERC National Contact Point in Greece, PRAXI Network – Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)