Xjenza Malta offers a variety of support schemes designed to help academics network, train, and craft top-notch proposals under . While this page focuses on ERC-specific support, Xjenza Malta frequently announces additional schemes, which are disseminated locally by RSSD.
These schemes are open to all disciplines aligned with the National Strategy for R&I and cover a variety of costs, including mobility, consultancy fees, mentorship, and specialized training to help you deliver a pitch-perfect proposal.
Note: A full list of all available support schemes can be found on the official.
Support for European Research Council (ERC) Applications
The funds groundbreaking, high-stakes research across all academic disciplines. Given the highly competitive nature of these grants, Xjenza Malta provides dedicated support to help talented researchers navigate the application process and maximize their chances of success.
Applicants can choose from two primary funding options:
Option A: ERC Mentorship Support
This option provides up to EUR 5,000 to help you develop your ERC application under the guidance of an .
Option B: Proposal Writing & Training
Designed to develop your grant writing capabilities and a top-up fund for presentation skills.
Please note, the state that submissions can take place across the year and according to your needs. The call is ongoing, and has 2 cut off dates for 2026, along with internal documents listed further down on this page.
The also hosts training videos for upcoming calls.
Please fill in and send the following:
TO: funding.rssd@um.edu.mt for review and support with your proposal
CC: preaward.rgfm@um.edu.mt for financial planning and budget approval
If you have any further questions or require support, get in touch with Research Support 福利在线免费 Manager (RSSM)
ERC Support Scheme by XM Cutoff 1
Let us know and send your drafts by latest, two weeks before you intend to submit.
Finalise all your documents by latest, one week before you intend to submit.
Submit to Xjenza Malta by latest,
ERC Support Scheme by XM Cutoff 2
Let us know and send your drafts by latest, two weeks before you intend to submit.
Finalise all your documents by latest, one week before you intend to submit.
Submit to Xjenza Malta by latest
Adhering to deadlines is essential not only to inform the University about your intended submission but also to allow us to support you and to get your application signed in time (when applicable).
Kindly attach the following documents and send to horizon.malta@gov.mt, keeping lili.vasileva@gov.mt and funding.rssd@um.edu.mt) in cc:
An additional document is required for Option B only: