Eligibility & requirements
ERA 2027 welcomes applicants and nominees from all countries who can demonstrate verifiable research contributions.
Research excellence
has no borders.
Open to all countries.
Researchers from universities, research institutions and independent research organisations are welcome to participate, subject to the applicable award requirements.
Evidence. Integrity. Originality.
Candidates must demonstrate verifiable research contributions.
Research outputs must be original and ethically conducted.
Publications must be traceable and independently verifiable.
Candidates must disclose relevant institutional affiliations and co-authorship.
Candidates must provide evidence supporting their nominated category.
Research misconduct, plagiarism, fabricated data or falsified credentials will result in disqualification.
Young Researcher Award
The proposed age limit is 40 years at the nomination deadline, with a clearly defined early-career alternative for candidates whose career paths have been interrupted.
The final award regulations should define the applicable age and career-stage criteria.