European Research Council (ERC) Grants are highly competitive with an overall 3673 applications to this specific Call. Success is based solely on excellence, both of the research proposed and the track record of the applicant.
The ERC Consolidator Grants are designed to support researchers of any nationality (within 7-12 years since completion of PhD or equivalent) at the stage at which they are consolidating their own independent research team or programme. Applicants receive up to 2 million Euros over 5 years.
Congratulations to Prof. Günter Mayer, and all the best for future research success!