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Communication traning for the ERC-2026-Starting Grant
The Swedish Research Council organises a workshop series for European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant step 2 candidates to offer advice and inspiration for the interview with the ERC panel. The target group is researchers that have applied with a Swedish Host Institute. Administrative staff at Swedish universities who work with research support for ERC applicants are also welcome to participate. There are three occasions between 7 and 12 May. This is the last one.
Date
12 May 2026
Time
13.00–16.00
Place
Digital meeting via Zoom
Registration
Registration is open until the day before each interview training workshop. The link will be sent out shortly before the meeting.
The interview training will be held in English.
These ERC interview training workshops are aimed at researchers applying with Swedish host institutions who have applied for an ERC Starting Grant and have progressed to step 2 of the evaluation processes.
The workshop series aims to prepare candidates for the interview with the ERC panel. The candidates will have the opportunity to meet and obtain information from previous ERC Starting Grant recipients and evaluators and to practice their presentation technique with a professional coach.
Programme
12 May, kl. 13.00–16.00 – Communication training
Hands on training on how to present efficiently via video chat and how to answer tough interview questions. The presenter is Anders Sahlman, communication coach and trainer.
You can attend all three workshops if you want. There will also be an offer to sign up for individual training with the professional coach after this workshop series.
Only part of the presentation on 12 May will be recorded.
7 May, kl. 09.00–11.30 - ERC StG experiences
11 May, kl. 13.00–16.00 - ERC StG experiences
12 May, kl. 13.00–16.00 - Communication training
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