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

Through training, mobility and international collaboration, the MSCA has long supported research and innovation in cancer research. The recently published MSCA Factsheet on Cancer Research showcases how the programme contributes to the field, featuring key figures and examples from over 1200 MSCA projects exploring cancer and its impact on patients and society.

Through training, mobility and international collaboration, the MSCA supports research and innovation that contributes to understanding and strengthening democracy. The recently published MSCA Factsheet on Democracy Research showcases how the programme contributes to the field, featuring key figures and examples from nearly 500 MSCA projects exploring democracy and its role in addressing societal challenges.

The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) has published its Annual Report 2025, highlighting the Association’s activities and achievements over the past year. From networking and community events worldwide to career development and policy initiatives, the report showcases the work carried out by the MCAA to support and connect its growing community.

Are you a MSCA fellow or alumni passionate about your work? Ready to share it with the world? We have the best audience queuing up to see you: thousands of primary and secondary school pupils from across Belgium will be travelling to Brussels from 17 to 19 March 2027 to visit our Science is Wonderful! fair. We are looking for brave MSCA fellows and alumni who will pull them into the world of research through live experiments, games or any other innovative format. Are you up for the challenge? Then apply today! Applications close on 6 October, 12.00 CEST. Read more

The MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 call is open for submissions, with €593 million available to fund doctoral programmes in all scientific fields.MSCA Doctoral Networks support partnerships of organisations from different socio-economic sectors across Europe and beyond to train highly skilled doctoral candidates, enhance their innovation capacities and boost their long-term employability.

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. Read more

The next Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) Annual Conference will take place from 14 to 17 April 2027 in Bucharest, Romania. The Association’s flagship event will bring the MSCA global community together to discuss emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in research and innovation. Stay tuned for further updates on the MCAA website.

The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) will present the findings of its survey on research assessment during a public online event on 7 October 2026, from 12:30 to 14:30 CEST. The survey gathered insights from MSCA fellows and alumni on how researchers and research outputs are evaluated, where bias persists and how research assessment reforms are being experienced in practice. The presentation will be followed by an open discussion with the research community.

Join us online on 1 October 2026 for a special high-level event celebrating 30 years of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and the researchers whose curiosity, ideas and discoveries continue to shape Europe and the world. From its beginnings in 1996 to today, the programme has supported more than 150,000 researchers, helping them develop their careers, collaborate across borders and disciplines, and turn curiosity into impact. The event will bring together policymakers, researchers, alumni and partners to celebrate three decades of excellence, explore the role of research and researchers in addressing today’s challenges, and look ahead to the future of European research and innovation. 1 October 2026 | 11:00–17:30 CEST | Online Find out more and register for the event