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Why a research career for me?

  • Are you bright, curious, do you have an interest in the world around you and like taking initiatives?
  • Are you ready to invest your time, energy and brains in solving global problems and helping people and society?
  • Ever thought you could be an excellent researcher?
  • If your answer is yes and you are passionate about science;
  • If you are bursting with creative ideas, and you are wondering if there’s life after university

Are you ready for the challenge?

Marie Curie Actions pave the way to brilliant careers in research

The Marie Curie Actions are there for you.

  • After graduation, no matter your age, your nationality or the topic, there is a Marie Curie Action designed to help you make an exciting career.
  • Since 1996, the Marie Curie Actions have helped thousands of researchers develop their careers and realise their research dreams – no other scheme in the world offers such a wide variety of opportunities to such a broad range of researchers.
  • With a Marie Curie grant you can go anywhere in the world, giving you the opportunity to learn from the very best and brightest.