ERC key dates
In their published work programme, the European Research Council has advised that proposals for the first call (Starting Independent Researcher Grants) will be accepted from April 1, 2007. This call will close on April 22, 2007 @ 17:00 EST.
The work programme document, however, allows the Director General the leeway to extend this deadline by up to two months. Presumably, this is to allow for possible start-up difficulties. Nevertheless, potential applicants would be well advised to prepare for April 22, just in case.