Overview

2024 marks 40 years since the launch of the EU's first funding programme dedicated to science, research and innovation. Over the last four decades, scientists, researchers and innovators have helped the EU maintain its competitive edge in the global economy. Learn how the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) have helped brilliant researchers develop their skills and achieve scientific breakthroughs, including 18 Nobel Prize laureate and 3 winners of the European Prize for Women Innovators. Read how MSCA has supported 18 Nobel Prize laureates Learn more about the scientific breakthroughs backed by MSCA Read the interview to Anne L'Huillier, 2023 Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics and former MSCA beneficiary Read the interview to Rana Sanyal, winner of the 2024 European Prize for Women Innovators

Are you currently an MSCA fellow in the field of physiology or medicine? Apply for the opportunity to attend the 76th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, taking place from 27 June to 2 July 2027 in Lindau, Germany.The meeting will bring together Nobel Laureates and young scientists from around the world for scientific exchange, networking and inspiration. Apply by 4 October 2026 at 13:00 CEST for the chance to take part.

Through training, mobility and international collaboration, the MSCA supports research and innovation across space science, space-enabled applications and technologies.The recently published MSCA Factsheet on Space Research showcases how the programme contributes to the field, featuring key figures and examples from over 360 MSCA projects and €215 million in funding for space-related research.

What difference does an MSCA doctorate make? A new study comparing MSCA and non-MSCA doctoral programmes finds that more than 9 in 10 participants recognise the added value of MSCA doctoral training.The findings show that 90% of MSCA PhD graduates are employed within one year and are 3.5 times more likely to work beyond academia. Their international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral experience also helps equip them with the skills needed for a wide range of careers.

Applications are still open for the 2026 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call. With a budget of €399.05 million, this call aims to support postdoctoral researchers in advancing their careers through advanced training and international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility. The fellowships will help researchers develop new skills, collaborate with leading scientific teams and broaden their expertise by gaining experience in another country.The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said:

The MSCA Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) 2026 call is currently open. The deadline for submission of proposals is 8 April 2026.Under this call, the European Commission will award €105.5 million to support institutional, regional, national and international training and career development programmes for researchers.

The MSCA Staff Exchanges 2026 call is currently open. The deadline for submission of proposals is 16 April 2026.Under this call, the European Commission will allocate €97.9 million to fund projects promoting cooperation between organisations in the EU and around the world in the field of research and innovation.

The MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 Call Information Day will take place online on 3 June 2026, offering prospective applicants and stakeholders detailed guidance on the upcoming call. The event will present the key requirements and novelties of the 2026 call, with a particular focus on Industrial and Joint Doctorates, as well as the new RAISE Doctoral Networks for AI in Science pilot initiative

On 13 May 2026, the European Commission will host a workshop presenting the findings of a recent study on the economic impact of improving access to and reuse of research results, publications and data for scientific purposes. The study includes contributions from researchers, research-performing organisations and research funders, and addresses topics highly relevant to the wider research and innovation community.

The European Commission’s annual science fair Science is Wonderful! returns to Brussels from 18 to 20 March 2026 at the Maison de la Poste, Brussels, Belgium. More than 150 researchers from across the world will showcase their work through hands-on experiments, interactive activities and science shows, giving pupils, families and science enthusiasts a chance to discover the excitement of EU-funded research.