Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Science is Wonderful! is launching today with a live opening by Commissioner Gabriel and will take place online from 22 to 26 November. The event brings the world of science to primary and secondary schools all over Europe in several languages. It inspires young people to pursue a career in science and show them the impact of research and innovation in a fun, entertaining way.

The event will discuss the importance of balanced brain circulation and its contribution to the realisation of the new European Research Area. The conference will address the issue of return migration and reintegration processes of MSCA researchers to their countries of origin after the completion of their scholarships and demonstrate the extent to which MSCA researchers can reduce the research and innovation divide within the EU.

This info session about Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Exchanges 2021 call, taking place on 19/11 10:30 CET, is designed for potential applicants. It will provide guidance on the application process and the consortium composition and details on funding availability.

The MSCA-funded Inspireurope project will host a webinar on 29/11 (10:30 to 11:45 am) for researchers at risk interested in pursuing careers outside academia. More information and registration information forthcoming.

About 145,000 individuals and organisations have benefitted from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, the flagship funding programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training since 1996. On the 25th anniversary, Horizon magazine speaks to key actors about the MSCA’s achievements and former recipients who have gone on to distinguished careers. Keep tuned for the celebration!

MSCA supervisors Benjamin List and David MacMillan received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on 6/10 ‘for their development of a precise new tool for molecular construction: organocatalysis’. Other MSCA fellows and supervisors have also won prestigious awards, including 10 Nobel Prizes and 1 Oscar.

Through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions’ COFUND action, the EU provides organisations established in the EU or Horizon Europe Associated Countries with complementary financial support for new or existing regional, national and international training programmes. The action is open for applicants managing training programmes for researchers at doctoral and postdoctoral level.

The Marie Sklowdowska-Curie Actions Staff Exchange action supports international consortia of universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs and other non-academic organisations to exchange their staff for up to 12 months. These exchanges offer unique opportunities for researchers and innovators, who can use Staff Exchange to enlarge their networks, share knowledge and turn cutting-edge research into innovative products and services.

All beneficiaries of EU funding are legally obliged to communicate about their project and its results. Making your project visible is crucial to reach out to stakeholders, build new collaborations or to find your way into the market. The Commission offers various resources, free of charge, to support you with these requirements. Check the resources below and learn the differences between communication, dissemination and exploitation.

When disseminating your results, please be wary of external publishing houses offering expensive services. These publishers often claim to be working with or for the European Commission (EC). The EC offers various channels to disseminate your project results free of charge. Examples of such resources for dissemination and exploitation include the Horizon Magazine, the Open Research Europe platform, the Innovation radar and many more!

Acknowledging EU funding is a legal obligation for all beneficiaries under Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020. All communication and dissemination activities must display the EU emblem and EU funding statement, including publications, brochures, posters, presentations or on websites and social media. These activities also include infrastructure, equipment and any major results funded by the grant. Learn about the new rules on the visibility of EU funding under Horizon Europe.