Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

The European Commission has announced the results of the 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call for Doctoral Networks. The MSCA will fund a total of 149 excellent doctoral programmes with €608.6 million to train over 1,800 doctoral candidates in and outside academia. In total, 133 standard Doctoral programmes, 8 Industrial Doctoral programmes and 8 Joint Doctoral programmes will be funded.

The European Commission has announced the results of the 2024 call under the MSCA4Ukraine fellowship scheme, part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). Under this call, 49 displaced researchers from Ukraine will be supported to continue their research in academia, businesses, research centres and public institutions based in the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe.

Do you know an inspiring MSCA researcher, or are you one yourself?

The Fellow of the Month communication initiative will present testimonials from current and former MSCA fellows. It will offer insight into their scientific achievements, personal experiences, and the broader contribution of their projects to society.

Interested? The call for nominations is still open until 11 May 2025 at 12.00, CEST.

Falling Walls Lab is a world-wide pitch competition offering an opportunity for MSCA fellows and alumni to present their projects and innovative ideas to the scientific community through 3-minute talks. We are looking for 15 excellent communicators and 3 innovative start-ups from all disciplines, with exciting research topics, new ideas and discoveries.

Interested in applying? Then make sure to already pencil 11 June 2025 in your calendar for a virtual communication training.

The deadline for applications is 18 May 2025, 12:00 CEST.

The MSCA Staff Exchanges 2025 call is currently open. Under this call, the European Commission will allocate €97.7 million to fund around 85 projects promoting cooperation between organisations in the EU and around the world in the field of research and innovation.

The deadline for submission of proposals is 8 October 2025.

The MSCA Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) 2025 call is currently open. The deadline for submission of proposals is 24 June 2025.

Under this call, the European Commission will award €101.8 million to support institutional, regional, national and international training and career development programmes for researchers.

The National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) in Poland has opened a new call for projects that were awarded an MSCA Seal of Excellence under the Postdoctoral Fellowships call and whose proposals have been evaluated with a score of at least 85% but failed to be funded due to budget constraints.

The call is open until 12 May 2025, 15.00 CEST.

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) in Cyprus has opened a new call for projects that were awarded an MSCA Seal of Excellence under the Postdoctoral Fellowships call and whose proposals have been evaluated with a score of at least 85% but failed to be funded due to budget constraints.

The call is open until 9 May 2025, 13.00 CEST or until the exhaustion of the available budget.

The InnoNext project provides opportunities for researchers to carry out internships in highly innovative companies supported by the EIC and EIT.

The scheme is open to doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Doctoral Networks and COFUND projects and will be undertaken as part of a new secondment in the MSCA project.

Join us for the first MSCA lunchtime conversation in the AI series!

We will look into the potential of human-AI interaction and collaboration, and explore how to optimally integrate the strengths of humans and machines in the future.

Deadline to register: 21 May 2025, 12.00, CEST.

The European Commission is joining forces with this year’s Science Picnic (Piknik Naukowy) - Europe’s largest outdoor science-popularization event in Warsaw, Poland.

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are proud to contribute 3 outstanding projects to this science celebration under the banner of its science outreach initiative Science is Wonderful!.

Join the MSCA session at the EUSEA25 Annual Conference for an energising and interactive workshop that explores creative ways to adapt scientific content for diverse audiences.

The session will be followed by a horizontal talk on the upcoming MSCA & Citizens call, opening on 17 June – a key opportunity to organise outreach events such as the European Researchers' Night and Researchers At Schools.

At Expo 2025 Osaka, the EU Pavilion is themed Nurturing Tomorrow and showcases initiatives that bring to life sustainability, connectivity, inclusivity, and security.

As part of the EU Pavilion, two MSCA projects will be featured during the thematic weeks, highlighting the role of scientific collaboration in tackling global challenges.

Women in science are not just breaking barriers - they're solving the world’s toughest problems with curiosity, determination, and a commitment to making science work for everyone. Read five inspiring women-led projects addressing global issues, from medical research to social inequality — proving that curiosity, determination and inclusion can lead to meaningful change and see if you can spot the MSCA project in its ranks.

In March 2025, the MSCA once again organised its annual science fair Science is Wonderful!. Over the course of two days, it opened its doors to nearly 5 000 primary and secondary school pupils across Belgium and abroad, giving them a unique opportunity to engage with over 170 international scientists, get to know about their work and explore research careers.

We are grateful to all MSCA research teams that took part and allowed the next generation of researchers to step into their shoes!

Ready to take the next step in your research career? The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 call is just around the corner, opening on 8 May!

The Postdoctoral Fellowships action targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers.

To help you get ahead, here are 6 essential steps to prepare your application.

The MSCA Guidelines on Supervision are a set of recommendations for individuals and institutions who receive MSCA funding. The annex to the guidelines contains a collection of best practices to support individuals and institutions in implementing the MSCA Guidelines on Supervision.

The MSCA Guidelines on Supervision were revised in a collaborative process and launched at the MCAA 2025 annual conference in Kraków, Poland.

The European Commission is preparing for the next multiannual financial framework (MFF), the EU's long-term budget, which will start in 2028.

As an integral part of the process, the Commission has launched a public consultation to gather views from all interested parties on the future EU budget.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we approach research, from accelerating discoveries to reshaping entire methodologies. The European Union is working on EU Strategy on AI in Science to ensure that AI is used responsibly, fosters innovation, and boosts global competitiveness.

Your input is essential in shaping this strategy. Whether you’re using AI in your research, developing AI tools, or supporting innovation, we want to hear from you.