SAS Project Support Office
Research excellence
starts here.
From the first spark of an idea to successful project implementation, we support researchers of the Slovak Academy of Sciences in securing prestigious funding opportunities and transforming ambitious ideas into breakthrough research.
Where are you now?
- I am looking for a suitable call for my research
- I need help with a project proposal
- I want to know more about ERC
- I want to know more about MSCA
- I am looking for a template or checklist
- I need to ask someone
Three programmes we help with
ERC
European Research Council grants for frontier research by individuals. Starting, Consolidator, Advanced and Synergy depending on career stage.
MSCA
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: postdoctoral fellowships, doctoral networks and staff exchanges.
Impulz
The SAS grant scheme for excellent researchers who want to establish their own team at an SAS institute.
Upcoming deadlines and events
October 2026
- MSCA WebinarCelebrating 30 years of MSCA: Curiosity that changes the world (online)Add to calendar: Google · Outlook / .ics
- ERC DeadlineERC Starting Grant 2027 (ERC-2027-STG): deadlineAdd to calendar: Google · Outlook / .ics
November 2026
- ERC WorkshopScience communication course for ERC grantees, BrusselsAdd to calendar: Google · Outlook / .ics
- MSCA DeadlineMSCA Doctoral Networks 2026: deadlineAdd to calendar: Google · Outlook / .ics
News
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Towards an ERC Starting Grant: from promising idea to competitive proposal
The network of National Contact Points (NCPs) mERCury, for the European Research Council (ERC), is organising an online event for researchers…
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Invitation to the international workshop: “Danube Region Towards Framework Programme 10”
The international online workshop “Danube Region Towards Framework Programme 10: The Path to the Next MFF and Horizon Europe” will…
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Events for you and your research
If you are a researcher, a project manager, or interested in science – there is plenty to look forward to…
Stories from SAS colleagues
How they decided, what surprised them and what they would do differently. Interviews with researchers who won a grant.
The first story is in preparation.
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