"Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions’ Newsletter" Newsletter Issues

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions announce €1.25 billion to support cutting-edge research (24/04/2024)

The European Commission has announced new calls under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), part of Horizon Europe, in 2024. This year, the MSCA will provide organisations with over €1.25 billion to fund cutting-edge research through excellent doctoral and postdoctoral programmes, collaborative research and innovation projects and research fellowships. These projects will support, provide jobs and train around 10,000 talented researchers from all over the world, at all stages of their career and in all disciplines.

MSCA opens €417 million call for Postdoctoral Fellowships (23/04/2024)

Postdoctoral Fellowships aim to improve the creative and innovative potential of researchers holding a PhD.They will help researchers acquire new skills,develop their careers, and gain international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral experience by working in another country. These prestigious fellowships are also a stepping stone in researchers’ careers. They allow them to strengthen research cooperation with leading scientific teams and figures worldwide.

MSCA opens €104.8m call to co-fund doctoral and postdoctoral programmes (23/04/2024)

Under this call, the European Commission will support institutional, regional, national and international training and career development programmes for researchers. COFUND allows organisations to create or strenghten their own doctoral and postdoctoral programmes, with the goal of recruiting researchers and attracting international talent, by co-funding a significant part of their cost. Organisations benefitting from such funding need to top it up with their funding own sources.

Feedback to Policy: New MSCA call to maximise research impact and links with EU policies (24/04/2024)

The MSCA Feedback to Policy call will award up to €2 million to map and assess thematic links between MSCA projects and their contribution to several EU policy priorities. It will also gather feedback from MSCA’s research and innovation community on how to maximise the programme's impact. The European Commission and the European Research Executive Agency (REA) will organise 2 information sessions on 25 April and 29 May 2024.

Apply now: MSCA Satellite event at the EuroScience Open Forum 2024 (10/06/2024)

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are organising a satellite event in the run up to the EuroScience Open Forum’s (ESOF) annual conference and exhibition in Katowice, Poland. The programme will feature rich exchanges around practical sessions, dedicated training and activities and will promote both personal and professional connections between participants. MSCA research fellows, alumni, and staff of all career stages, including coordinators, supervisors and research managers are welcome to apply.

Science is Wonderful! 2024 (25/04/2024)

Science is Wonderful!, the annual science fair for primary and secondary school pupils, will take place in Brussels on 25-26 April 2024 at the Egg, Brussels. For two days, visitors will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of a scientist through mind-blowing hands-on experiments, games, science shows and much more. 100 researchers from across Europe, most funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, will be ready to meet young and old alike and inspire them with their research.

Doctoral Networks 2024 - Call information day (29/05/2024)

The Doctoral Networks are a key part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions under Horizon Europe. There are three different implementation modes: Standard Doctoral Networks (DNs), Joint Doctorates (JDs) and Industrial Doctorates (IDs). The MSCA 2024 Call Info event aims at informing all potential applicants and stakeholders about all important requirements for the 2024 call and promoting the ID and JD modes.

MSCA will provide an additional €10 million to support displaced researchers from Ukraine (24/04/2024)

The European Commission has announced a €10 million top-up for the MSCA4Ukraine initiative, funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. Since 2023, the scheme has allowed 125 displaced researchers from Ukraine to continue their research in 21 countries. The extra budget will enable around 50 additional fellows, including doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers, to continue their work safely in academia, businesses, research centres and public institutions based in the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe.

Horizon Europe Work Programme: Commission mobilises research and innovation funding for the green and digital transitions (24/04/2024)

The Commission has adopted an amendment to the 2023-24 Work Programme of Horizon Europe, the EU's research and innovation programme. The amendment mobilises previously unallocated Horizon Europe funding to increase the 2024 budget by nearly €1.4 billion to a total of €7.3 billion. The new Work Programme includes calls funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions in 2024 and 2025.

MSCA awards € 443 million for doctoral programmes (24/04/2024)

The European Commission has announced the results of the 2023 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call for Doctoral Networks. The MSCA will fund a total of 128 excellent doctoral programmes with € 443 million to train over 1,900 doctoral candidates in and outside academia. In total, 113 standard Doctoral programmes, 8 Industrial Doctoral programmes and 7 Joint Doctoral programmes will be funded.

MSCA Staff Exchanges 2023 call receives 233 proposals (24/04/2024)

The third call of the MSCA-funded Staff Exchanges scheme under Horizon Europe will fund collaborative research projects and support groundbreaking research through international staff exchanges. The European Research Executive Agency received 233 proposals. Through this call, the European Union is expected to fund between 70 and 90 projects with an indicative budget of around €78.5 million. The results will be communicated in June.

MSCA Seal of Excellence awarded to outstanding researchers (24/04/2024)

The European Commission awarded MSCA Seal of Excellence certificates to 1,737 applicants for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships in 2023. These applicants submitted excellent proposals but did not receive funding from the scheme. The MSCA Seal of Excellence is a quality label awarded to applicants for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships who scored 85% or higher in the assessment. The Seal is a guarantee of the outstanding value of the research project, recognized by a comprehensive and thorough assessment process. Beneficiaries can use this award to obtain alternative funding for their research.

MSCA end-of-fellowship surveys show high satisfaction with the programme (24/04/2024)

All researchers participating in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) projects must complete an evaluation questionnaire, immediately after the fellowship, and a follow-up questionnaire two years later. The European Commission regularly publishes the latest results of these two questionnaires. The 2024 report notably looks at results according to different scientific fields, and provides insights into MSCA researchers’ experience, skills acquired and career paths after their fellowship.

The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) welcomes a new Board (24/04/2024)

The MCAA, a non-profit organisation for current and previous MSCA fellows, elected a new Board for the next two years in its General Assembly on March 16th in Milan. Amongst the elected candidates are former Board members and ex-Chairs of the regional Chapters and Working Groups of the MCAA, providing the newly elected Board with a strong background and know-how for managing the association. Gian Maria Greco, member of the previous MCAA Board, former Vice-Chair of the Communication Working Group, founder of the MCAA Editorial Board, and co-lead of the ResearchAbility initiative, was voted Chair of the Board.

MCAA Survey: Share your MSCA fellowship experiences! (24/04/2024)

The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) has developed a survey to gather insight into current and former researchers’ experiences working in academia. It focuses on aspects of researchers' careers and lives, from professional development and fellowship experiences to working conditions and mental health. The survey helps the MCAA give recommendations to the Commission on various aspects of the MSCA programme and improve its services for its members’ career development during and after their MSCA fellowship. Answer by 15 May.

Replay - MSCA Conference "Researchers' Careers: Multiple Pathways" (24/04/2024)

Did you miss the MSCA 2024 Conference? You can now watch all the sessions to learn more about the rich discussions on the future of researchers' careers in Europe. The recordings include also the Falling Walls Lab MSCA 2024 competition.

Join PEP-CV, an open peer-exchange platform for writing narrative CVs (24/04/2024)

March marked the launch of PEP-CV (The Peer Exchange Platform for Narrative-style CVs) a free and open resource for everyone active in the research and innovation sector. It allows users to engage in simple peer mentoring exchanges and discuss how to best present a diverse range of experiences, achievements, and career paths in narrative-style CVs. The PEP-CV platform has been developed in partnership between six research funding agencies, the Marie Curie Alumni Association, and the Young Academy of Europe. Join PEP-CV now!

MSCA innovator Rana Sanyal wins EU Prize for Women Innovators (24/04/2024)

Rana Sanyal, researcher within the MSCA PANG project and Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder of RS Research, which develops smart nanomedicines for targeted chemotherapy, has won the 2024 European Prize for Women Innovators. The women awarded via this award are inspiring future generations of innovators and highlight the importance of diversity and gender equality in driving Europe's innovation agenda forward.

European research and innovation: looking at the past to prepare for the future (24/04/2024)

This year, we celebrate forty years of the EU’s Framework Programmes for funding research and innovation. Over these forty years, the EU has funded life-changing research - including support to countless projects and researchers, many of them funded through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). Learn more about the achievements of the EU Research and Innovation programmes and how MSCA has contributed to advance groundbreaking research in Europe.

Read the stories of five MSCA4Ukraine fellows (23/02/2024)

Since the outset of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the European Commission has shown its solidarity with the country and its research and innovation community.

The need for prompt action after the start of the invasion led to the creation of the MSCA4Ukraine fellowship scheme, supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the European Union’s reference programme for doctoral education, postdoctoral training and collaborative research. The scheme is part of the wider EU’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Thanks to MSCA4Ukraine, 125 doctoral and postdoctoral fellows who were forced to flee Ukraine can continue their valuable work across 21 European countries in various domains of research and innovation with advantageous conditions and access to training, skills and career development opportunities.

They are helping safeguard Ukraine’s research and innovation system, and freedom of scientific research at large.

From investigating international crimes to developing a strategic framework for Ukrainian IT specialists, MSCA4Ukraine fellows work tirelessly to make a valuable contribution to their community in Ukraine.

Take a moment to read the stories of MSCA4Ukraine fellows Kateryna, Mariia, Iryna, Artem and Rostyslav about their work and life away from home.

Dispelling misleading narratives about Ukraine in German literature (23/02/2024)

MSCA4Ukraine fellow Mariia is researching the representation of Ukrainian literature in Germany and the image of Ukraine in German language literary translations and studies.

Digital forensics to overcome the accountability gap (23/02/2024)

MSCA4Ukraine fellow Kateryna is researching digital forensics at Vilnius University. She hopes her work will help international crime investigations in her home country and beyond.

Helping women fleeing Ukraine by addressing their healthcare needs (23/02/2024)

MSCA4Ukraine fellow Iryna is investigating the healthcare needs of Ukrainian women that fled the country, and how both their host and home countries can better address them.

Bringing investigation of war crimes in Ukraine to the forefront (23/02/2024)

MSCA4Ukraine fellow Artem is researching international criminal law at the University of Bergen. His research aims to support the efforts to bring the perpetrators of war crimes in Ukraine to justice.

Supporting Ukraine’s IT professionals to help the country’s recovery (23/02/2024)

MSCA4Ukraine fellow Rostyslav (Ross) is studying the impact of the war on Ukraine’s IT workforce to help tackle the country’s challenges.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions award €260 million to postdoctoral researchers in 2023 (14/02/2024)

The results for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 call are announced. 1,249 experienced postdoctoral researchers have been selected for funding among 8,039 applicants. €221.40 million will be allocated to 1,110 researchers through European Postdoctoral Fellowships, allowing them to carry out their projects in the EU or countries associated to Horizon Europe, whilst € 39.07 million will enable 139 researchers to carry out research outside these countries.

MSCA Seal of Excellence funding available for Postdoctoral Fellowships applicants (14/02/2024)

The MSCA Seal of Excellence enables Postdoctoral Fellowships applicants who achieved high scores but were not funded due to budget constraints to seek alternative funding and support from various sources. Several organisations are currently offering funding opportunities for MSCA Seal of Excellence awardees in Italy and Lithuania.

• Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation, Italy
• Collegio Carlo Alberto, Italy
• Ministry of Education, Science and Sport, Lithuania
• Check the full list of Seal of Excellence support schemes

MSCA announces new call dates for 2024 calls (14/02/2024)

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions will support training, skills and career development of researches by funding doctoral programmes, postdoctoral fellowships and collaborative projects with over €1.23 billion in 2024. The call dates and budget are tentative and will be confirmed and published on the EU’s Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal once the revised Horizon Europe 2023-2025 work programme is adopted in spring.

United Kingdom joins Horizon Europe and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (14/02/2024)

As of 1 January 2024, the United Kingdom has again become an associated country to Horizon Europe, allowing UK organizations to participate in the programme on equal terms with those in the EU. The association of the country will allow organisations and individuals to fully take part in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, and will apply to MSCA calls for proposals launched as of 2024.

Showcase your research in the Falling Walls Lab MSCA competition - now open! (14/02/2024)

Falling Walls Lab is a world-wide pitch competition offering an opportunity for MSCA fellows to present their projects and innovative ideas to the scientific community through 3-minute talks. It's an extraordinary opportunity to practice intersectional skills such as communication and outreach. Participants will be invited to take part in coaching sessions with experts. The deadline for applications is 23 February 2024, 12:00 CET.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions funds 44 projects to bring research closer to education and society across Europe (14/02/2024)

MSCA will continue supporting the EU's science engagement and communication flagship initiatives, the European Researcher’s Night and Researchers at Schools, in 2024 and 2025. 350 cities across Europe and beyond will host activities bringing research closer to schools, young people, families and citizens all year round. A full list of projects with the countries and cities where they will take place will be available published in spring.

Closing soon: MSCA Staff Exchanges 2023 (14/02/2024)

The 2023 call for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Exchanges will fund around 75 projects with €78.5 million to promote international research cooperation in the EU and globally. Check the Guide for Applicants, the official documents and the MSCA-NET Handbook to get expert advice and finish your application.

Register now: MSCA Belgian Presidency Conference 2024 (18/04/2024)

The European Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU are organising the upcoming MSCA Presidency conference, which will take place in Mons, Belgium, on 18-19 April 2024. The goal is to create a fertile ground for productive discussions between researchers, representatives from the public and private sector, policy makers and all stakeholders which, one way or another, play a role in researchers’ careers.

Register now: MCAA Annual Conference & General Assembly (14/03/2024)

The 2024 annual conference and General Assembly of the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) will take place at the University of Milano-Bicocca in Milano, Italy, on 14-16 March 2024. The theme of the conference is 10 Years of MCAA: Past, Present & Future. The MCAA community brings together researchers from all career stages and scientific disciplines, MSCA project managers and stakeholders.

Sweden launches call for MSCA alumni to work in the country outside academia (14/02/2024)

The Swedish innovation agency Vinnova has opened new calls to retain MSCA alumni based in Sweden after completing their MSCA PhD or fellowship and support their employment outside academia. The scheme makes it easier for employers to attract international talents and cutting-edge expertise and skills in specific areas, whilst creating the conditions for researchers to stay in Sweden and supporting their integration in the country. Interested researchers and organisations can find a suitable employer or researcher through the scheme’s improved matching tool and dedicated matchmaking events.

Apply now: EU Citizen Science Award and IMPETUS Accelerator (14/02/2024)

If you are utilising citizen science practices in inventive ways to address societal challenges in your MSCA project, the IMPETUS project is eager to support with your initiatives. In this open call, IMPETUS is looking for Citizen Science projects for two exciting opportunities, the IMPETUS Accelerator and the European Union Prize for Citizen Science. This Call will run from January 10th until March 11th (23:59 CET) for the European Union Prize for Citizen Science and March 14th (12:00 CET) for the IMPETUS Accelerator.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions financial guide published (14/02/2024)

The European Commission has published a new financial guide that explains different aspects of project implementation. The document is a valuable resource for applicants, coordinators and managers of projects funded by the MSCA. It aims to help organisations taking part in the programme better understand the financial management aspects of their grants, such as reporting, eligibility of costs, considerations for the recruitment of researchers and staff, and more.

Information packages for MSCA fellows published (14/02/2024)

The European Commission and the European Research Executive Agency (REA) have published new information packages for researchers and staff members taking part in projects supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie under Horizon Europe. If you are a MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships researcher, a specific information note is also available for you.

New study published on uptake of the MSCA Green Charter under Horizon Europe (14/02/2024)

A new study assesses the initial use of the MSCA Green Charter. The publication is based on a survey which looked at general developments in greening strategies among MSCA participants, explored whether the charter can and does help to promote sustainability considerations and measures, and sought feedback on what kind of support is needed to support green and sustainable research practices in MSCA projects. Earlier on in 2023, the MSCA published new guidance to support its projects in fostering such changes.

Nobel Laureate Anne L’Huillier: “The MSCA were crucial at the beginning of my career in Sweden” (14/02/2024)

In an exclusive interview with the European Research Executive Agency, 2023 Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics and former MSCA beneficiary sheds light on her path to science, the importance of the MSCA for researchers' careers and why we need more young women in STEM.

MSCA alumnus Dr. Eduard Fosch-Villaronga wins EU Product Safety Award 2023 (14/02/2024)

MSCA alumnus and former COFUND fellow Dr Eduard Fosch-Villaronga won the EU Product Safety Gold Award in the “early career researchers” category alongside and Hadassah Drukarch for their innovative research on diversity in robot design, testbeds and safety standardisation. The EU Product Safety Award promotes innovative business initiatives that go the extra mile for consumers, thus raising the level of protection across Europe.

United Kingdom joins Horizon Europe and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (05/12/2023)

As of 1 January 2024, the United Kingdom becomes an associated country to Horizon Europe, including the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

Organisations based in the UK will be able to participate as beneficiaries in the same terms as those based in the European Union and countries already associated to Horizon Europe.

• Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Doctoral Networks
• Staff Exchanges
• Co-funding of regional, national and international doctoral and postdoctoral programmes (COFUND)
• MSCA and Citizens, including the European Researchers’ Night
• Other coordination and support actions

Researchers from the UK will continue to be able to participate in the programme, which is open to top researchers from all over the world.

Under the previous EU framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon 2020, the United Kingdom was one of the best performing countries in the MSCA.

Celebrating the 156th Birthday of Marie Skłodowska-Curie: A Legacy of Nobel Laureate Brilliance (06/11/2023)

Today, 7 November, we celebrate the 156th birthday of Marie Skłodowska-Curie, the first person ever to receive two Nobel prizes in two different disciplines. On this day, we pay homage to not only her ground-breaking work, but also the lasting impact of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme and of excellent work and passion of scientists from all over the world, including more than 145 000 researchers who have been receiving EU funding in her name under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.

Nobel Prize in Physics goes to former MSCA researchers (06/11/2023)

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 was awarded to Anne L’Huillier, Ferenc Krausz, and Pierre Agostini “for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter”. L’Huillier and Krausz supervised or coordinated numerous Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions’ projects under the FP6, FP7 and H2020 frameworks. They join the gallery of MSCA-backed researchers that have received the high-profile award.

MSCA Presidency Conference: Diverse Research Careers to tackle Global Challenges (14/11/2023)

The MSCA Presidency Conference, organised by the European Commission and the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, is taking place on 14 and 15 November in Toledo, Spain. The event will focus on how the MSCA promotes diverse research careers to tackle global challenges. Check the programme, follow the event online and engage!

MSCA Science-Policy Pitch Competition and Awards: watch, engage and vote! (14/11/2023)

The MSCA Science-Policy Pitch Competition will take place during the Presidency Conference. 15 MSCA fellows and alumni will have the chance to present their research or projects bridging science and policy in front of a high-calibre jury and the audience. The competition sessions will take place in-between Conference sessions and will be webstreamed. Follow online to vote for your favourite pitch for the audience winner!

Register now: MSCA and Erasmus+ Webinars for Latin America and the Caribbean (27/11/2023)

This series of webinars will take place from 27 to 29 November 2023. They will present the Erasmus+ and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programmes and the opportunities they offer to organisations from the Latin American and Caribbean region, wishing to strengthen their cooperation with Europe. The third day will focus on opportunities for individual students and researchers from Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as those who wish to move to this region. The webinars will be in Spanish only.

MSCA opens €78.5m call for Staff Exchanges (05/10/2023)

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Exchanges 2023 call is now open. The Staff Exchanges action offers a unique opportunity to boost knowledge transfer and innovation through international research cooperation projects. The European Commission will allocate €78.5 million to fund around 75 projects promoting cooperation between organisations in the EU and around the globe in research and innovation. The deadline to submit proposals is 28 February 2024.

Information Session on MSCA Staff Exchanges 2023 (08/12/2023)

Interested in enhancing the research and innovation potential of your organization through staff mobility? Would you like to engage in international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary research collaborations? On December 8, 2023, the European Research and Executive Agency (REA) will host a web-based session to offer you comprehensive information about the main features of the MSCA Staff Exchanges Action and how to apply to the call for proposals. The session will be in English.

Register now: First MSCA Staff Exchanges 2023 brokerage event (30/11/2023)

Are you looking for partners for your MSCA Staff Exchanges proposal? Register now to the first Brokerage Event to exchange project ideas, share expertise, establish contacts with future partners for your project and join consortia. The event will take place on 30th of November 11:30-18:00 GMT+1. it is organised by the MSCA-NET project, in collaboration with Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+d, the European Research Executive Agency (REA), European Innovation Council, and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), and the Enterprise Europe Network EEN-MADRID. The event will be preceeded by an information session on the Staff Exchanges 2023 call.

6 steps to prepare your application for the next Staff Exchanges call (19/09/2023)

Are you considering applying for the next MSCA Staff Exchanges call? Have a look at 6 practical steps to prepare your application, including tips and tricks to start preparing a successful proposal. This article will guide you through the resources available to get familiar with the eligibility conditions, find the best partners and draft your proposal with experts.

MSCA opens €96.6m call to co-fund doctoral and postdoctoral programmes (10/10/2023)

The Marie Sklowdowska-Curie Actions Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) 2023 call is now open. COFUND provides funding for institutional, regional, national or international programmes for training, career development and mobility, through co-funding mechanisms. The scheme spreads the MSCA’s best practices by promoting high standards and excellent working and employment conditions. The deadline for submission of proposals is 8 February 2024.

Next COFUND call opening soon: 6 steps to prepare your application (06/11/2023)

Are you considering applying for the next MSCA COFUND call? Have a look at 6 practical steps to prepare your application, including tips and tricks to start preparing a successful proposal. This article will guide you through the resources available to get familiar with the eligibility conditions, find the best partners and draft your proposal with experts.

Closing soon: Call for MSCA Doctoral Networks 2023 (13/09/2023)

MSCA Doctoral Networks provide support partnerships of organisations from different socio-economic sectors across Europe to implement doctoral programmes. This call will fund over 130 projects in all scientific fields and the training and skills development of 1600 doctoral candidates. The call will close on 28 November 2023.

Information Session on MSCA Doctoral Networks 2023: recording available (13/09/2023)

Are you applying to the Doctoral Networks 2023 call? The deadline is 28 November 2023! In case you missed the dedicated information session you can rewatch it now, download the presentations and check the questions and answers provided during the event. MSCA Doctoral Networks provide support to partnerships of organisations from different socio-economic sectors across Europe to implement doctoral programmes.

New scheme for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Seal of Excellence holders and applicants with a high score kicks off in Slovakia (19/04/2023)

The Slovak Government has opened a new call under its National Recovery and Resilience Plan to support MSCA Seal of Excellence holders and applicants with a high score who applied to Postdoctoral Fellowships (excluding Global Fellowships) under Horizon Europe but failed to be funded due to budget constraints. The deadline to submit proposals is 31 December 2023.

MSCA Green Charter: new guidance material (06/11/2023)

The revised version of the MSCA Green Charter Guidance Material was recently published. The document aims to complement the MSCA Green Charter and provides updated guidelines, good practices, and other useful resources to develop greener policies and practices in research practices and management. This Guidance Material is based on input from experts on greening and sustainability in higher education systems.

Tips for project communication (06/11/2023)

Don’t know where to start when it comes to communicating about your EU-funded project? Then check out the European Research Executive Agency’s updated guidance which includes: two clips with tips on why and how to communicate about your work, an interview with two EU-funded projects on how to make the most of social media, and a leaflet which highlights the differences between communication, dissemination and exploitation.

Recent study on MSCA-ITN projects offers valuable insights for policy-makers, applicants and future EU-funding programme enhancements (06/11/2023)

The study, conducted by the European Research Executive Agency, in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, confirms excellence in the research and innovation potential of the H2020-MSCA-ITN scheme. It also provides important recommendations for policy-makers and applicants, as well as points for improvement to enhance innovation and excellence across Europe and beyond.

Lessons Learnt from the implementation of European Industrial Doctorates in Horizon 2020: report from the Cluster Event with European Industrial Doctorates (06/11/2023)

On 10 November 2022, the European Research Executive Agency (REA) organised a cluster event gathering over 160 relevant actors from 75 EID projects funded under Horizon 2020. A key goal of the meeting was to document successes, good practices and lessons learnt, as well as provide recommendations to help improve and enhance the efficiency and impact of the programme for fellows, industry and academia in the future, thus contributing more effectively to the corresponding EU priorities.

Is numerical scoring important in the evaluation of grant proposals? (06/11/2023)

A recent study published on the Open Research platform F1000 Research analysed the importance of numerical scores in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) projects. The aim was to assess whether there were differences in reviewer comments’ linguistic characteristics after the numerical scoring was removed in 2020. The findings indicate that the removal of numerical scores did not contribute to meaningful differences in the evaluation procedure of the ITN proposals or its outcome.

MSCA-NET Synergies Policy Brief (06/11/2023)

The MSCA-NET project has published its fifth edition of the Policy Brief on Synergies. This policy brief aims to provide a short, but comprehensive overview of the synergistic approach to research and innovation funding supported by the European Commission. The brief aims to help researchers and organisations better understand the policy objectives in the context of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.

To secure raw materials, Europe turns to recycling (06/11/2023)

Extracting gold, silver and other commodities from discarded goods has industrial, geopolitical and environmental benefits for the EU. Dr John Bediako, MSCA researcher within the IONIC Barrier project, has criss-crossed the globe his whole life. He was born and raised in Ghana, earned a doctorate degree in South Korea and now works in Finland on a key challenge for Europe: reusing electronic waste, or e-waste. ‘It’s a hot topic,’ said Bediako, a researcher in the School of Engineering Sciences at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology. ‘We could clean up the environment and, at the same time, fuel our economy. That fascinates me.’

MSCA and other EU-funded projects contribute to EU missions (06/11/2023)

Part of the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, EU missions are a new way to bring concrete solutions to some of our greatest challenges. Over 2,400 projects, among which numerous MSCA projects in different domains, managed by the European Research Executive Agency, have supported the objectives of all five EU Missions launched in 2021.

New information packages for MSCA fellows and staff members published (19/09/2023)

The European Commission and the European Research Executive Agency (REA) have published new information packages for researchers and staff members taking part in projects supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions under Horizon Europe. These new publications provide useful, hands-on information and are a reference source for any researcher or staff member taking part in the programme.

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 call receives 8,039 proposals (19/09/2023)

The third call of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-funded Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme closed on 13 September 2023. The European Research Executive Agency (REA) received 8,039 proposals. By comparison, 7,044 proposals were submitted in 2022. Through this call, the European Commission is expected to fund over 1,250 projects, with an indicative budget of €260.47 million.

Apply now to attend the 73rd Lindau Meeting on Physics (19/09/2023)

The Lindau Meetings bring together Nobel Laureates and young researchers to foster scientific exchange between generations. In 2024, the Meeting will be dedicated to Physics and will take place from 30 June to 5 July. The European Commission is offering a limited number of MSCA fellows the unique opportunity to participate in the event and exchange experiences with Nobel Laureates.

Showcase your research at Science is Wonderful! 2024 (13/09/2023)

This annual science fair interactively showcases Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) research projects and innovations through hands-on experiments, science shows, games and fun, inspiring activities. We are calling on you, MSCA fellows and alumni, to present your research projects to approximately 5 000 young visitors over two days. The 2024 edition will take place in-person in Brussels on 25 and 26 April 2024.

Call for sessions: MCAA Annual Conference and General Assembly (13/09/2023)

The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) is organising its annual conference and general assembly from 14 to 16 March 2024, in Milan, Italy. The theme of the conference will be “10 Years of MCAA: Past, Present and Future”. A call for sessions is currently open for proposals focusing on the areas of interest to the MCAA.

New study highlights Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions’ contribution to Horizon 2020’s objectives (13/09/2023)

The European Commission has published a study that provides new insights on the impact of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under Horizon 2020, the former EU research and innovation framework programme, two years after its end. The study covers funding instruments implemented under the “Excellent Science” pillar and assesses how the MSCA contributes to reinforcing and extending the excellence of the Union's science base and to consolidating the European Research Area.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) impact analysis (13/09/2023)

A recently published study, conducted by the European Research Executive Agency (REA), evaluated the significant impact of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions' Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) action on the cooperation between academia and industry, particularly regarding knowledge valorisation, research performance and career development. The study’s findings validate the ever-growing added value of the MSCA Staff Exchanges action to Europe’s research and innovation landscape.

MSCA Staff Exchanges and COFUND 2023 calls opening soon! (19/09/2023)

MSCA Staff Exchanges and COFUND promote innovative international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration in research and innovation, respectively through exchanging staff and sharing knowledge and ideas at all stages of the innovation chain, and co-funding regional, national and international doctoral training and fellowship programmes. Mark your calendar, the 2023 MSCA Staff Exchanges and MSCA COFUND calls are opening in October! The deadline for submission of proposals will be in February 2024.

Closing soon: MSCA and Citizens call - European Researchers' Night and Researchers at Schools 2024-2025 (13/09/2023)

The MSCA and Citizens call aims to bring research and researchers closer to the public at large, through various initiatives. Among them, the European Researchers’ Night is the largest research communication and promotion event taking place across EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, while the Researchers at Schools initiative aims to strengthen the connection between research and education by bringing researchers to schools to encourage interaction with pupils at all levels of primary and secondary education.

European Researchers’ Night 2023 (29/09/2023)

The European Researchers' Night is a Europe-wide public event, which displays the diversity of science and its impact on citizens' daily lives in fun, inspiring ways. This year, the event will take place in 26 countries on Friday 29 September 2023. Children, young people, and families will have the chance to meet researchers and discover research, science, and innovation through a wide range of science shows, hands-on experiments, games, quizzes, competitions, exhibitions, and digital activities.

Researchers at Schools: get involved! (13/09/2023)

Are you a researcher passionate about outreach and communication on science and research? “Researchers at Schools” activities are a unique opportunity to engage with pupils of all ages to raise awareness about your research and its impact on society and to put your outreach skills to practice. Reach out to the organisers of “Researchers at Schools” activities taking place near you to see how you can get involved.

MSCA at the EAIE Conference and Exhibition (26/09/2023)

The Annual EAIE Conference is Europe's most comprehensive higher education event, gathering over 6,000 professionals from all over the globe. The conference will take place in Rotterdam from 26 to 29 September 2023 and will offer over 250 events and activities around the theme “Connecting currents”. The MSCA will be featured in four sessions, on connecting education and research, international cooperation and a Q&A session about the programme.

Info session on the MSCA Green Charter (17/10/2023)

According to the MSCA Green Charter, activities funded by the programme should be performed as sustainably as possible. This lunchtime session will be taking a closer look at the Charter and present the preliminary results of a recently completed survey on the Charter's implementation, and share guidance materials with the participants, as well as tips and good practice examples from past and current beneficiaries.

Erasmus+ Worldwide Webinars (17/10/2023)

Erasmus+ is the European Union’s programme supporting projects and exchanges for education, training, and youth worldwide. This 3-day webinar will offer information on the opportunities provided by Erasmus+ and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions for exchange and cooperation open to organisations and individuals across the globe. All sessions will be in English, with interpretation in French and Spanish.

European prize for women innovators launched (13/09/2023)

The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have launched a new call for applications for the European prize for women innovators. MSCA fellows and alumnae are eligible to apply. The prize celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind Europe’s most groundbreaking innovations. It rewards women from across the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe, whose disruptive innovations are driving positive change for people and the planet.

MSCA-NET Doctoral Networks Handbook (14/09/2023)

Are you applying to the Doctoral Networks 2023 call? MSCA-NET, which brings together MSCA National Contact Points, has published the Doctoral Networks Handbook, with practical information and guidance to support applicants.

MSCA-NET Report on the participation of the non-academic sector in MSCA (14/09/2023)

Over the last few years, the interest towards the participation of the non-academic sector in the different MSCA actions increased considerably. This report from MSCA-NET analyses data from the MSCA under the Horizon 2020 programme and aims at helping stakeholders to understand the trends, interests and opportunities offered by the non-academic sector, whose importance is at the heart of the MSCA.

Open Science in Horizon Europe (19/09/2023)

Confused about how to comply with open science principles when applying for EU funding and when implementing your project, once selected? The European Research Executive Agency has prepared an information package and a series of Q&As which will help you to successfully implement open science practices.

MSCA researcher wins "Woman in Energy" prize at European Sustainable Energy Awards (19/09/2023)

Wish to get inspired? Watch the European Research Executive Agency’s recent video interview with Dr. Anastasia Moschovi, MSCA researcher and ‘Woman in Energy’ prize winner at the 2023 European Sustainable Energy Awards. She was recognised for her efforts towards a clean energy future and featured on last week’s State of the Union ‘Your Europe, Your stories’ page. In her interview, Dr Moschovi shares insightful information on her pioneering research and advice for future MSCA Staff Exchanges applicants.

A new push for democracy (19/09/2023)

Protecting democratic values is fundamental. Find out how two MSCA projects, GEM-DIAMOND and IP-PAD, managed by the European Research Executive Agency (REA), help to strengthen, nurture and protect democracy. They will also give citizens the means to contribute to this goal, ensuring the next generation are empowered to advance democratic ideals.

Commission opens €434.8 million call for Doctoral Networks (30/05/2023)

MSCA Doctoral Networks provide support to partnerships of organisations from different socio-economic sectors across Europe and beyond to implement doctoral programmes. The aim is to train highly skilled doctoral candidates, stimulate their creativity, enhance their innovation capacities and boost their employability in the long-term. This call will fund over 130 projects in all scientific fields and the training and skills development of 1600 doctoral candidates.

Information Session: MSCA Doctoral Networks 2023 (14/06/2023)

This information event aims at informing all potential applicants about the MSCA Doctoral Networks 2023 call modalities and at encouraging applicants to submit proposals for Industrial Doctorates and Joint Doctorates. The session will be organised online and accessible upon registration. Participants can already raise their questions through Slido in advance of the event.

Doctoral Networks 2023: 6 steps to prepare your application (09/06/2023)

If you are considering applying for the MSCA Doctoral Networks 2023 call, these tips and tricks will guide you through the process. Learn how to check your eligibility, start looking for partners, find relevant resources and expert advice and start preparing a successful proposal!

Opening soon: MSCA and Citizens 2023 call (20/06/2023)

The 2023 call for MSCA and Citizens scheme will open on 20 June 2023. This funding round will dedicate € 15.4 million to fund around 50 projects organising two successive editions of the European Researchers’ Night in 2024 and 2025 and the implementation of the Researchers at Schools activities during over the two-year period.

MSCA and Citizens 2023: 6 steps to prepare your application (09/06/2023)

If you are considering applying for the MSCA and Citizens 2023 call, these tips and tricks will guide you through the process. Learn how to check your eligibility, start looking for partners and find relevant resources and expert advice and start preparing a successful proposal to organise the European Researchers’ Night and Researchers at Schools in 2024 and 2025!

Commission opens €260 million call for Postdoctoral Fellowships (19/04/2023)

Postdoctoral Fellowships give researchers holding a PhD the chance to gain new skills and experience whilst carrying out their own research project abroad. The call is open to researchers of any nationality and applications in any scientific field. These Fellowships include European Fellowships, which allow researchers to carry out a personalised project in the EU or countries associated to Horizon Europe, and Global Fellowships, open to European nationals or long-term residents wishing to work with organisations in third countries before returning to Europe.

Postdoctoral Fellowships: 6 steps to prepare your application (19/04/2023)

If you are considering applying for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 call, these tips and tricks will guide you through the process. Learn how to check your eligibility, where to start looking for a suitable host, find relevant resources and expert advice and start preparing a successful proposal!

MSCA Staff Exchanges: €77.5 million for international research cooperation projects (09/06/2023)

The Commission will fund 73 projects selected under the 2022 call for MSCA Staff Exchanges, with a budget of €77.5 million. Selected consortia will promote cooperation between academic and non-academic organisations in the EU and around the globe to boost innovation and knowledge transfer. Through Staff Exchanges, organisations can form international partnerships with other leading organisations, strengthen long-term collaborations and increase their capacities.

European Innovation Council Transition Challenges call - opportunities for MSCA projects in 2023 (09/06/2023)

EIC Transition funds innovation activities that go beyond the experimental proof of principle in laboratory. In 2023, the “EIC Transition Challenges” call is open for the first time to proposals building on results from Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe funded projects, including MSCA projects. With a budget of €60.5 million, this call will support projects in the fields of full scale Micro-Nano-Bio devices for medical and medical research applications, environmental intelligence and chip-scale optical frequency comb.

Preparatory Action: European Fellowship Scheme for Researchers at Risk (28/06/2023)

The European Commission has published a new call to develop a suitable structure for a fellowship scheme for researchers at risk that would address the currently fragmented and limited support at EU level. Within the scope of the action, around 30 fellowships will be awarded for researchers at risk.

Applications open for 2023 EU Product Safety Award (09/06/2023)

The EU Product Safety Award celebrates innovative business initiatives and research that increase the safety of consumers. This year, the award focuses on business initiatives that specifically make a difference for teenagers. For the first time, the initiative will also honour researchers working on consumer product safety. Companies and researchers have 3 months to apply to get the recognition for their work.

Register now: Second Science Policy Matchmaking event (20/06/2023)

Following a very well received joint pilot matchmaking event in 2022, the MSCA and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) are organising the second edition of the Science-policy matchmaking event, which will take place on 20 June 2023. The event will bring researchers and policymakers together to discuss the opportunities that the MSCA provide for researchers to spend a short secondment or placement at a public administration body.

Apply now: Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions Science-Policy pitch competition (30/06/2023)

The Science-Policy pitch competition under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is now open for applications. Through 3-minute pitches, MSCA fellows and alumni will explain how their research contributes to bringing science and policy-making closer. The European Commission is looking for 15 excellent communicators from all disciplines, with exciting research topics, new ideas and discoveries linking science to policy making.

MSCA at the 2nd Education and Innovation Summit (27/06/2023)

The second edition of the Education and Innovation Summit will bring together the main players in education and innovation. The Summit’s topics will focus on the development of talent and future-proof skills in line with the priorities of the European Year of Skills. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions will be present at the Summit with the breakout session “Empowering researchers for innovation” (14:00-15:30 CEST).

MSCA matchmaking platform: Find partners and prepare a successful MSCA proposal (09/06/2023)

The MSCA matchmaking platform by MSCA-NET brings together fellows, academic and non-academic organisations, companies, supervisors and institutions from a large number of European countries and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to generate new contacts and future successful projects in the upcoming MSCA calls for 2023 and 2024. Register now and find the best match!

New MSCA Policy Briefs on the European Green Deal available (19/04/2023)

Do you wonder how the MSCA can contribute to tackling the priorities of the European Green Deal? The MSCA-NET project has published a new policy brief to help applicants understand the political background behind MSCA and make links to it in their proposals. Check also the briefs Policy Briefs on Gender, Open Science and EU Missions in Horizon Europe.

Discover the EU Citizen Science platform (09/06/2023)

EU-Citizen.Science is an online platform for sharing knowledge, tools, training and resources for citizen science – by the community, for the community. The platform serves as a knowledge hub to mainstream citizen science, and supports the sharing of knowledge, know-how, and experience between anyone doing or wanting to do citizen science. Check it out now to find projects, resources, training resources and modules, events, a forum and much more.

Dr. Martin Schepelmann: the MSCA programme has helped me build a life-long skillset (09/06/2023)

2023 marks the European Year of Skills, a key commitment towards an increased investment in lifelong training. By promoting upskilling initiatives and funding opportunities, the MSCA helps researchers and innovators level up their game. In an exclusive interview, Dr Martin Schepelmann – cancer researcher and current MSCA project coordinator – shares precious insights on cancer research and his career-enhancing journey as a former MSCA fellow. The scientist has valuable advice for aspiring young researchers.

An innovative MSCA project fights plastic pollution (09/06/2023)

On World Environment Day, we featured MSCA and other Horizon Europe projects that tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution. Aligned with the European Green Deal, the Postdoctoral Fellowship project REMIPLASWAS seeks to sustainably remove microplastics from wastewater without using harmful chemicals for the environment. REMIPLASWAS uses microorganisms to transform organic matter for the successful extraction of microplastic pollutants.

Call for Hosts: Publish your offer and attract talent with MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (19/04/2023)

Are you representing an organisation active in research and innovation activities? MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships allow you to attract international talent, develop international cooperation and raise the profile and attractiveness of your organisation. Find researchers interested in developing an application with you by posting hosting offers on Euraxess and the MSCA Matchmaking Platform.

MSCA Feedback to Policy call 2023 (19/04/2023)

The MSCA Feedback to Policy action aims to explore stronger thematic links between MSCA projects, raise the visibility of their contribution to key EU policy priorities and gather feedback from research institutions and other involved parties to maximise the programme's impact. Potential applicants are invited to watch the dedicated briefing about the call.

Opening soon: MSCA Doctoral Networks 2023 (30/05/2023)

MSCA Doctoral Networks provide support partnerships of organisations from different socio-economic sectors across Europe to implement doctoral programmes. The aim is to train highly skilled doctoral candidates, stimulate their creativity, enhance their innovation capacities and boost their employability in the long-term.

European Commission announces support for 124 researchers who fled the war through MSCA4Ukraine (19/04/2023)

The European Commission has announced that the MSCA4Ukraine fellowship scheme, part of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, will support 124 displaced researchers from Ukraine. 13 doctoral candidates and 111 postdoctoral researchers will continue their important work in academia, businesses, research centres and public institutions based in the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe. Funded researchers will be based in 21 different countries.

MSCA Seal of Excellence awarded to high-quality Postdoctoral Fellowships proposals (19/04/2023)

The European Commission has awarded Seal of Excellence certificates to 1,607 researchers who applied under the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call in 2022 but whose proposals could not be funded due to budgetary constraints. This label recognises the value of these high-quality proposals and helps individual applicants secure alternative funding, whilst host institutions gain international visibility and attractiveness. Certificates will go to proposals coordinated by organisations based in 31 countries.

Results Doctoral Networks 2022: MSCA awards €429.4 million for doctoral programmes (19/04/2023)

The Commission will fund a total of 149 excellent doctoral programmes with €429.4 million to train over 1650 doctoral candidates in and outside academia. Funding includes €47.5 million for 14 Industrial Doctoral programmes to train PhD candidates and develop their skills outside academia, including in industry and business. Doctoral candidates will also benefit from joint industry-academia supervision. It also includes €43.6 million for 12 Joint Doctoral programmes, which promote joint selection, training and supervision leading to joint or multiple doctoral degrees.

MSCA Doctoral Networks: 3 routes to structured collaboration (19/04/2023)

It is no coincidence that MSCA do not directly offer single doctoral fellowships to individual researchers. Instead, MSCA Doctoral Networks enable consortia of institutions to submit proposals together which, if successful, will allow them to recruit several doctoral fellows in line with their project objectives, thus creating structural links among institutions including in the academic and non-academic sectors. Learn more about the cooperation modalities under Doctoral Networks and the benefits for organisations and researchers.

EU Knowledge Valorisation Week 2023 (25/04/2023)

The EU Guiding Principles for Knowledge Valorisation constitute the pan-European initiative to turn research and innovation results into solutions more effectively. At the EU Knowledge Valorisation Week, you will hear about how these guidelines are put into practice. This is a forum to exchange experiences, discover novel approaches and peer learning. A series of training sessions on skills in intellectual assets management will be offered for free.

Webinar: Careers after the MSCA fellowship - alternative careers beyond academia & industry (28/04/2023)

The United Kingdom and the Spain/Portugal Chapters of the Marie Curie Alumni Association are co-organising a new webinar on career possibilities after the MSCA fellowship. The session will focus on opportunities outside academia, industry and businesses. The event will take place on 28 April at 1pm CEST, Brussels time

Webinar: Exploring funding opportunities in the EU and beyond: Advice for researchers from Ukraine (04/05/2023)

The webinar Exploring funding opportunities in the EU and beyond: Advice for researchers from Ukraine will address funding opportunities available for researchers from Ukraine beyond the MSCA4Ukraine scheme and how to prepare competitive applications. This event is part of MSCA4Ukraine, the MSCA-funded fellowship programme for displaced researchers from Ukraine, and organised by Scholars at Risk Europe and Maynooth University.

Webinar: Intellectual Property in MSCA funded projects (10/05/2023)

This webinar, organised free of charge by the European Intellectual Property Helpdesk, will provide an overview of key aspects in the field of intellectual property management in MSCA projects. The training session is open to MSCA applicants, beneficiaries, project managers and fellows and will give an overview of relevant intellectual property issues for MSCA proposals, particularities of MSCA grant agreements, ownership of background and results and highlight some MSCA success stories.

Info session on Horizon Results Booster – steering research towards a strong societal impact (24/05/2023)

The Horizon Results Booster offers free services by experts that cover several aspects linked to dissemination and exploitation activities. Services are free for EU funded projects, including finished or ongoing MSCA projects. This information session will give an overview of the main services and include testimonials from those who have already benefited from them. No registration needed.

European Researchers’ Night 2023: get involved! (29/09/2023)

The European Researchers' Night is a Europe-wide public event, which displays the diversity of science and its impact on citizens' daily lives in fun, inspiring ways. Are you a researcher passionate about outreach and communication on science and research? The European Researchers' Night is a unique opportunity to engage with citizens of all ages to raise awareness about your research and its impact on society and to put your outreach skills to practice. Reach out to the organisers of European Researchers’ Night events taking place near you to see how you can get involved.

Publish now with Open Research Europe (19/04/2023)

Open Research Europe is an open access publishing platform accessible to MSCA researchers. The platform makes it easy for them to comply with the open access terms of their funding and offers a publishing venue free of charge to share their results and insights rapidly and facilitate open, constructive research discussion.

Tackling gender issues in Research and Innovation (19/04/2023)

Understanding how gender plays a vital role in research and innovation allows us to address the diverse needs of citizens of the European Union. It enhances the societal relevance of the knowledge, technologies and innovations produced, and contributes to the production of greater goods and services. Discover how the EU tackles gender inequalities and learn what gender-related terminology means with this article published by the European Executive Research Agency (REA). If you are a considering applying for MSCA, this could help you prepare your project proposal.

Test your MSCA knowledge with the MSCA-NET Self-Assessment Tool (19/04/2023)

Come and test your MSCA-related knowledge in a playful way! Here is the new version of the MSCA self-assessment tool, including various documents for further reading and information sources.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions award €257 million to postdoctoral fellows in 2022 (13/02/2023)

The European Commission will fund 1,235 experienced post-doctoral researchers who applied for the prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowships to work at top universities, research centres, private and public organisations and small and medium-sized enterprises across 48 countries in Europe and the rest of the world.

Surveys find strong satisfaction with host institutions, quality of training and careers in MSCA (13/02/2023)

The end-of-fellowship questionnaires gather feedback from former MSCA fellows on the impact of the fellowship on their research, skill development and career since the completion of their MSCA project. They are also one of the programme’s main career tracking tools, collecting information on former fellows’ career paths and mobility since their MSCA fellowship. Responses highlight a strong satisfaction overall with host institutions, the quality of training in MSCA and careers after the fellowship.

MSCA Seal of Excellence awarded to outstanding COFUND proposals (13/02/2023)

The European Commission awarded MSCA Seal of Excellence certificates to 21 applicants who presented outstanding proposals but fell short of receiving funding from COFUND in 2021. Thanks to the MSCA Seal of Excellence, a proposal may be supported by national, regional and institutional level schemes or European funds such as the cohesion policy funds or the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Deadline approaching - MSCA Staff Exchanges 2022 (08/12/2022)

Staff Exchanges support 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 organisations, researchers and innovators worldwide to enlarge their networks and connect with leading organisations, share knowledge and turn cutting-edge research into innovative products and services.

Funding available for MSCA Seal of Excellences awardees in Romania (08/12/2022)

Did you apply to MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships or Individual Fellowships calls and are a Seal of Excellence holder? The Romanian Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitization has created a new scheme for MSCA Seal of Excellence holders who applied to Postdoctoral Fellowships under Horizon Europe or Individual Fellowships under Horizon 2020. Funding is available for researchers wishing to carry out their project with a Romanian host organisation, apply now!

Opening soon - MSCA Feedback to policy call 2023 (07/03/2023)

The MSCA Feedback to Policy action will enhance the thematic links between MSCA projects to support a broader policy feedback process. The future project will focus on exploiting and assessing the impact of MSCA projects in relation to thematic and cross-cutting priorities, and assess the extent to which MSCA supports the development of researchers’ training, skills and career and the related promotion of intersectoral collaboration.

Apply now for the European Union Prize for Citizen Science (13/02/2023)

Citizen Science is the engagement of the general public in scientific research activities. It makes a significant contribution to a vibrant civil society – and an increasingly broad public fortunately perceives it as such. The European Union Prize for Citizen Science will be awarded for the first time in 2023 and is an expression of this growing interest. MSCA fellows and organisations benefitting from MSCA funding are strongly encouraged to apply.

Register now: MCAA Annual Conference and General Assembly (24/02/2023)

The 2023 annual conference of the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), on “Challenges in Science Diplomacy and Sustainable Development” will take place in Córdoba on 24-25 February 2023. High-level panels will raise awareness on science diplomacy approaches to tackle societal challenges, as well as sustainability of research culture and researchers’ careers. Register now to follow the event on-site or online.

Science is Wonderful! science fair 2023 (16/03/2023)

The next edition of the Science is Wonderful! fair will take place in Brussels on 16 & 17 March 2023 at the Maison de la Poste, Brussels, and will feature over 40 MSCA projects and 100 researchers from across Europe. This edition will include interactive presentations, hands-on experiments, games, and quizzes. Participation is open to everyone – families, school classes, fans of science – and free of charge.

MSCA-NET handbooks and evolution guides available! (28/09/2022)

These unofficial documents prepared by the MSCA National Contact Points (NCP) via the MSCA-NET project will help you prepare and finalise your COFUND and Staff Exchanges proposals and see the main trends of previous calls. Tips, advice, common mistakes and more will guide your through your application process. Check them now!

Common mistakes to avoid when applying for Horizon Europe funding (13/02/2023)

Submitting a project proposal under Horizon Europe is a challenging task that requires careful planning, precise budgeting, and a seamless collaboration with partners. We have prepared some DOs and Don’ts to help you prepare a quality proposal.

Largest ever public consultation on the past, present and future of the European research and innovation programmes 2014-2027 (08/12/2022)

The Commission launched the largest public consultation ever held on the past, present and future of the EU’s Horizon research and innovation programmes 2014-2027. In line with the Commission’s effort towards Better Regulation, stakeholders will be able to share their views on the performance of Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, as well as shaping the strategic orientations for the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027.

New publication: MSCA guide for multipliers (13/02/2023)

This guide gives an overview of the funding schemes available under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, how individuals and organisations can apply for them. It also provides a range of resources that can help multipliers present these opportunities to organisations and individuals.

New leaflet: Boost your research career – Come to Europe! (13/02/2023)

From Master degree to advanced stages of career, the European Union funds outstanding students and researchers from all over the world to develop their potential in Europe. Discover the opportunities available under the EU programmes Erasmus+, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and the European Research Council and how to apply.

EU support to strengthen gender equality in STEM (13/02/2023)

This new factsheet offers an overview of the EU’s actions to support gender equality in STEM and promote a gender-inclusive STEAM approach. The document includes suggested key actions for stakeholders, from pre-primary and secondary schools to universities, research organisations and the private sector.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: a game-changing benchmark mobility programme for talented researchers worldwide at all stages of their careers (13/02/2023)

As the European Commission celebrates the European Year of Skills, the European Research Executive Agency honours 26 years of the MSCA programme that has empowered over 145.000 researchers with key skills to date, 15 of which are Nobel laureates. The MSCA respond to Europe’s continuing need for a highly skilled and research-based human capital that can easily find solutions for current and future challenges.

Celebrating the International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2023 (13/02/2023)

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions have a vital role in supporting Europe’s progress towards gender equality in research and innovation. MSCA supervisors, coordinators and fellows are strong role models for girls and inspire women all over the world to opt for a research career in STEAM. On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we spoke to three MSCA fellows about women leadership and empowerment in science.

European Innovation Council unveils opportunities for MSCA researchers in 2023 (14/02/2023)

The European Innovation Council (EIC) aims to transform game-changing scientific results into life-changing innovation. The EIC is investing €750 million in critical technologies for Europe in 2023, including €343 million to support multi-disciplinary research teams to undertake visionary research with the potential to become technology breakthroughs. Find out more about the two “Pathfinder” calls and an internship scheme and apply now.