"Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions’ Newsletter" Newsletter Issues

MSCA announces new calls worth over €1.7 billion to support researchers and organisations in 2023 and 2024 (08/12/2022)

The European Commission has announced new calls in 2023 and 2024 to support researchers’ training, skills and career development and organisations under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. The calls follow the adoption of the Horizon Europe 2023-2024 work programme. The MSCA will provide over €886 million in 2023 and €902 million in 2024, covering the five main actions of the work programme.

Sweden launches call for MSCA alumni to work in the country outside academia (08/12/2022)

The Swedish innovation agency Vinnova has launched the scheme “Attract, integrate and retain international excellence” to retain MSCA alumni based in Sweden and support their employment outside academia. The scheme makes it easier for employers to attract international talents and cutting-edge expertise in specific areas, whilst creating the conditions for researchers to stay in Sweden and supporting their integration in the country.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Exchanges Info Session (08/12/2022)

If you are considering applying for the MSCA Staff Exchanges 2022 call, you can replay the information session organised recently by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) to learn more about the main features of Staff Exchanges, its rules and goals and navigate the application process.

Workshop: Horizon Europe Guide for Latin America and the Caribbean (online) (12/12/2022)

This workshop (in Spanish) organised by AUCI, FECYT and the LAC NCP Network will provide an overview of the funding programmes and calls available under Horizon Europe for organisations and individuals based in Latin America and the Caribbean. A new guide on Horizon Europe and other tools for stakeholders in the region will be presented.

European Innovation Council online Info Day - Work Programme 2023 (13/12/2022)

The European Innovation Council plays an important role in the European innovation ecosystem. It supports researchers and entrepreneurs throughout their journey from the idea to the market and nurturing deep tech innovations. This info will present the main novelties of the EIC Work Programme 2023, but also some of the results achieved up to now. In addition, speakers will provide an overview about three main funding schemes provided by the EIC.

MSCA-NET: resources for MSCA applicants (08/12/2022)

The MSCA-NET provides support to MSCA applicants by MSCA National Contact Points. Visit the project's website to find resources, handbooks for researchers and organisations, FAQs, matchmaking tools and useful links to prepare your application. The project's MSCA matchmaking platform connects researchers, companies, supervisors, NGOs and academic institutions, allowing them to generate new contacts and future successful projects.

Intellectual Property for MSCA projects: webinar and resources (08/12/2022)

The European Intellectual Property (IP) Helpdesk provides free advice, resources and training on IP for EU-funded projects and researchers. A recent webinar for MSCA projects provided an overview of key aspects in the field of intellectual property management in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions projects, like the specifics of MSCA grant and Consortium Agreements or relevant issues in writing MSCA proposals.

Horizon Results Booster – steering research towards a strong societal impact (08/12/2022)

Supported by the European Commission, Horizon Results Booster services are delivered to FP7, H2020, and HE projects at no cost. These free-of-charge services are provided by experts and cover several paths in Dissemination and Exploitation activities, notably Portfolio Dissemination and Exploitation, Business Plan Development, and Go to Market service. A recent info session covered information about the services and include testimonials from those who have already benefited from Horizon Results Booster.

Preparing your MSCA application: videos on cross-cutting aspects (08/12/2022)

Have you ever wondered how experts assess aspects such as Open Science, intellectual property management, ethics, and communication, dissemination and exploitation on proposals for Horizon Europe funding? A series of videos available on the Funding and Tenders Portal will help you understand better how to address these aspects on your proposal and get the maximum score. Keep tuned: other videos will be available soon.

Reset: Gender and diversity in research and innovation: RESET webinar and resources (08/12/2022)

The EU-funded RESET project develops guidance and tools for the integration of gender and diversity into research projects, such as a checklist and guidelines for Gender Impact Assessment. The project recently organised the webinar “#RESET your project with gender”, which provided hands-on guidance for research projects. The webinar included presentations from representatives of the European Commission and researchers who succeeded in the submission of gender-sensitive project proposals for European funding calls.

Call for young observers of Horizon Europe funding proposal evaluations (09/12/2022)

As part of the European Year of Youth 2022, master's students in the EU are invited to become "Young Observers" in Horizon Europe proposal evaluations. These placements allow them to witness the evaluation of the EU's flagship research and innovation funding programme and develop key skills for their career. Students currently enrolled in a master’s programme, in any discipline, at a university in an EU Member State can apply.

Bridging research and legal practice on environmental and social justice (08/12/2022)

Anna Berti Suman is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, Italy. At the JRC, Anna is leading the research project "Sensing for Justice" (SensJus), exploring civic monitoring as a source of evidence for environmental litigation and as a tool to foster environmental mediation. Read the interview to learn more about this inspiring science engagement project.

Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry go to former MSCA supervisors (08/12/2022)

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2022 has been awarded to Alain Aspect and Anton Zeilinger, both of whom took part in the MSCA as supervisors, and to John F. Clauser. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded them the prestigious science price “for experiments with entangled photons, establishing the violation of Bell inequalities and pioneering quantum information science”. Learn more about the previous awardees involved in MSCA.

MSCA celebrates the life of Marie Skłodowska-Curie, encouraging the public to take an active role in science, with initiatives that support researchers, scientists, and schoolchildren (04/11/2022)

Today marks the 155th anniversary of the birth of Marie Skłodowska-Curie, the first person, and sole woman, to have received a Nobel Prize twice. The European Commission takes the opportunity to celebrate her curiosity and achievements by launching several initiatives to strengthen the bonds between the worlds of science and education. Through Science is Wonderful! and the recently launched “Researchers at Schools” initiative, both funded by European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), teachers and pupils from all over Europe are able to discover the wonders and value of science by interacting with leading researchers and innovators. This year, Science is Wonderful! will also give teachers a unique opportunity to team up with leading MSCA researchers across the EU to co-create new learning resources. In March 2023, Science is Wonderful! will host a science fair in Brussels, Belgium, inviting 100 MSCA researchers from across Europe to showcase their research through presentations, hands-on experiments, games and quizzes, offering pupils the chance to learn, ask questions and plan their future as young scientists. Finally, in the next two years, the “Researchers at Schools” initiative will allow 2,400 primary and secondary schools and 225,000 pupils in many countries to discover researchers’ work through practical and fun activities, visits to labs, and more. Discover the science outreach opportunities available for you and your MSCA project.

Science is Wonderful match-making event – co-create a learning resource! (04/11/2022)

Calling on all MSCA fellows to enter the classroom! Have you ever tried, but failed to explain your research to your friends and family? Then here is the chance to redeem yourself! We are giving teachers and MSCA researchers a unique opportunity to team up and co-create learning material, regardless of their location or subject of interest. Register by 1 December 2022 for our online Science is Wonderful! match-making event. There are several prizes to be won, so register, connect, and co-create a wonderful project!

Call for projects: Science is Wonderful! Fair (04/11/2022)

We are calling on you, MSCA fellows, to present your research projects to approximately 5 000 young visitors at the Science is Wonderful! Science Fair 2023, which will take place in-person in Brussels on 16-17 March 2023. Science is Wonderful! brings the world of science, research and innovation to the wider public, in particular to primary and secondary school pupils. If you are interested in joining us in inspiring many fledgling future scientists at the next edition of Science is Wonderful!, please complete the application form below by 1 December 2022 - the European Commission will cover your expenses. We look forward to welcoming you and your work there!

Science is Wonderful! learning activities catalogue (04/11/2022)

Science is Wonderful! also hosts activities for the classroom developed by MSCA scientists. These teaching resources, games and videos are frequently used by teachers and their pupils across the EU and throughout the year. Are you an MSCA researcher or alumn who developed a video, game or teaching material for pupils about your research topic? Submit your material and we will help you reach classrooms across Europe.

Researchers at Schools: researchers meet children to show the wonders of science (04/11/2022)

Are you an EU-funded researcher and are you keen on explaining your research to schools? “Researchers at Schools” brings the wonders of science directly to schools – and pupils to the labs! This initiative will allow 2 400 primary and secondary schools and 225 000 pupils in several countries to discover researchers’ work through presentations, hands-on experiments, visits to labs, games, discussions and role-playing. Check out the list of projects taking place all over Europe and get in touch with the organisers.

New call announced to support displaced researchers from Ukraine (28/09/2022)

The MSCA4Ukraine scheme, funded by the European Commission under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, has published today its call for applications to support displaced researchers from Ukraine. Interested host organisations and researchers can already start preparing their applications and access the scheme’s matchmaking services and call specifications on the MSCA4Ukraine website. An ’Information Day’ for prospective host organisations will be organised on 6 October.

72nd Lindau Meeting on Physiology and Medicine - Apply now! (28/09/2022)

The meeting of Nobel Laureates in Physiology and Medicine will be held from 25 to 30 June 2023 in Lindau, Germany. About 600 young scientists from all over the world will get the unique chance to spend an inspiring week with some 40 Nobel Laureates to exchange experiences and establish valuable contacts in science and beyond. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions are giving current and past fellows the opportunity to attend this unique event: apply now!

European Researchers' Night 2022 (30/09/2022)

Funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), 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 25 countries on Friday, 30 September 2022. Visit the events to meet researchers and discover the fascinating world of science in a fun and interactive environment – with family or on your own.

Academic solidarity in emergencies: Mobilising the community at all levels (12/10/2022)

On 12 October, the MSCA will be present at the EU Regions Week 2022 with a session dedicated to the EU's support for the Ukrainian academic community. Distinguished speakers will share their experiences in managing projects, hosting researchers and being hosted as a researcher and discuss the role of local/regional authorities in defending academic freedom and supporting at-risk researchers. Register now!

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2022: apply by 15 November! (12/05/2022)

MSCA Doctoral Networks provide support to 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. The current call has a budget of €427 million and will close on 15 November 2022.

MSCA COFUND 2022 call to open in October (11/10/2022)

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

MSCA Staff Exchanges 2022 call to open in October (06/10/2022)

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.

Italy sets up follow-up funding scheme for MSCA postdoctoral researchers (28/09/2022)

The Italian Ministry for University and Research has created a new scheme for MSCA researchers funded by Postdoctoral Fellowships under Horizon Europe or Individual Fellowships under Horizon 2020. The initiative will support 200 young researchers to put in place outstanding projects in Italian research organisations after their MSCA fellowships, for up to 3 years. Check the full details and eligibility conditions and apply by 11 October.

Italian MSCA Seal of Excellence scheme to support 400 researchers (28/09/2022)

The Italian Ministry for University and Research 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. The initiative will support 400 young researchers to put in place outstanding projects in Italian research organisations. Check all details and eligibility conditions and apply by 11 October 2022.

MSCA Seal of Excellence scheme kicks off in Romania (28/09/2022)

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. The Ministry has published documents and updates on the new scheme in Romanian as well as a guide for applicants in English. The scheme will allow EU researchers to put in place outstanding projects in Romanian research institutions. Grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.

Co-funding available to Japanese researchers for staff exchanges under MSCA (28/09/2022)

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is supporting Japanese researchers participating or willing to participate in MSCA Staff Exchanges with funding under two of its schemes. The “Bilateral Research Projects” and “Core-to-Core Program” schemes will provide additional funding to successful organisations involved in Staff Exchanges projects to boost research and innovation exchanges.

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022 receives 7044 proposals (28/09/2022)

The second call of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-funded Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme closed on 14 September 2022. The European Research Executive Agency received 7 044 proposals. By comparison, 8356 proposals were submitted in 2021 and over 1200 were eventually selected for funding. For the first time this year, resubmission restrictions apply for applications that received a score below 70% in the previous call.

MSCA strongly contributes to attract and retain talents in Europe, but more can be done, study shows (28/09/2022)

The study provides an in-depth analysis of MSCA mobility flows and recommendations for a more balanced movement of researchers and talent (“brain circulation”) in the European Research Area. It analyses in depth geographical and inter-sectoral mobility patterns under the previous Framework Programme Horizon 2020, investigates to what extent the MSCA help retaining European talents and attracting foreign researchers to Europe and European researchers back to Europe and provides policy recommendations for a more balanced brain circulation in the European Research Area.

New guide exploring opportunities arising from synergies between MSCA and the EIT (28/09/2022)

Interested in applying for MSCA funding? You might not know the programme’s synergies with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). A new guide explains the programmes’ connections and potential benefits for organisations or individuals involved in either programme. It illustrates how their project could benefit from the activities of other projects and innovation communities, or inspire a spin-off project in the other programme.

European Joint Doctorate Cluster Event - Read the event's report (28/09/2022)

The European Joint Doctoral (EJD) cluster event, which took place on 9 November 2021, is part of the Commission's strategy to promote networking and exchanges between participants in MSCA-funded projects and to set up cluster meetings gathering projects working in the same area. The EJD cluster event enabled participants to share the lessons learned through EJD projects, to discuss the encountered challenges and to provide inputs for the policy-making process at the European Commission.

Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment – Sign now! (28/09/2022)

The Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment sets a shared direction for changes in assessment practices for research, researchers and research performing organisations, with the overarching goal to maximise the quality and impact of research. The Agreement includes the principles, commitments and timeframe for reforms and lays out the principles for a Coalition of organisations willing to work together in implementing the changes. Read it and sign it now!

How to communicate about your Horizon Europe project (28/09/2022)

All beneficiaries of EU funding are legally obliged to communicate about their project and its results to the wider public. Making your project visible is crucial to reach out to relevant 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. Consult the link and the new handy flyer below for guidance on how to communicate your project and build a solid communication strategy.

The EU-funded projects helping to fight forest fires (28/09/2022)

This summer has seen a record number of devastating forest fires all over Europe. Projects like the MSCA-funded GEO-SAFE are exploring new measures to protect Europeans, including by building on experiences from Down Under. The project aims at creating a network enabling the two continents to exchange knowledge, ideas and experiences. Knowledge exchange via satellite and remote sensors data will expand the development of innovative methods and tools, enabling an integrated decision support system to maximise resources for efficiently dealing with future wildfires.

Navigating Schengen: Looking back into the past in order to see beyond (28/09/2022)

Historian of European integration and MSCA alumna Cristina Blanco Sío-López explains her research on human mobility rights and how being an MSCA Global Fellow benefited her personally and professionally. In this article, Blanco Sío-López analyses some of the key challenges and opportunities of human mobility rights within the EU. Reflecting on her experience as an MSCA fellow and leading researcher of the MSCA-funded project NAVSCHEN, she emphasises that the freedom to move across borders is a crucial accelerator of one’s personal and professional growth.

Find and Postdoctoral Fellowships Hosting Offers on Euraxess (07/07/2022)

Through EURAXESS you will find hundreds of hosting offers from organisations interested in supporting your application to MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022. Research institutions, universities, businesses or organisations involved in research and innovation can also post their hosting opportunities to find the best researchers.

MSCA Satellite Event – EuroScience Open Forum 2022: Register now (12/07/2022)

The ESOF 2022 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Satellite Event will take place on 12 and 13 July in Leiden. MSCA fellows, supervisors, coordinators, alumni and policy makers will gather to discuss and contribute to priority topics for the research ecosystem and to interact and network. The programme will include panel discussions, practical workshops, social events and networking opportunities. Register now to follow the main sessions of the event online.

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022 call (07/07/2022)

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships support researchers’ careers and foster excellence in research. The action targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. Funded researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors. The current call has a budget of €257 million and will close on 14 September 2022.

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2022 call (07/07/2022)

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. The current call has a budget of €427 million and will close on 15 November 2022.

MSCA COFUND: €89 million for doctoral and postdoctoral programmes (07/07/2022)

13 doctoral training programmes and 13 post-doctoral fellowship programmes of outstanding quality will receive co-funding worth EUR 89 million under the 2021 COFUND call. Programmes will foster high-quality training, supervision and career development of more than 700 excellent scientists carrying out their research in a wide range of disciplines, from drug discovery or medical devices to quantum technologies, nanotechnology or plant science.

MSCA Staff Exchanges: €72 million to support researchers and innovators (07/07/2022)

71 projects have been selected under the 2021 Staff Exchanges call. With a total budget of €72 million, they will enable researchers to go abroad and enlarge their networks, share knowledge and carry out cutting-edge research. The funded individuals will include doctoral candidates, post-doctoral fellows, as well as technicians, managerial and administrative staff involved in research and innovation activities.

MSCAdvocacy: supporting international cooperation through MSCA (07/07/2022)

The new MSCAdvocacy project supports involvement in research and innovation policy dialogues and provides expertise on MSCA cooperation mechanisms and promotion, networking with key stakeholders as well as extensive experience in the workings, potential and challenges of MSCA promotion in third countries with a state-of- the-art service and support framework. The project's website will be online from beginning of August.

MSCA-NET: check the resources available for MSCA applicants (07/07/2022)

The MSCA-NET project facilitates transnational cooperation between National Contact Points (NCPs) for the MSCA and provides support to MSCA applicants. Visit the website of the project to find resources, contact details of all NCPs, handbooks, FAQs, matchmaking tools and useful links to prepare your application.

A snapshot of MSCA Joint Doctoral Programmes in the EAIE Summer Forum (07/07/2022)

EAIE has published a short piece on MSCA Joint Doctoral Programmes, which outlines some of the perceived benefits of joint doctorates as cooperation catalysts while pointing to some of the persisting hurdles to their set-up and running. It includes the feedback from MSCA beneficiaries gathered through a survey and a 2021 event by the European Research Executive Agency, in cooperation with the MSCA unit at the European Commission.

MSCA-NET Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) Handbook is available! (08/07/2022)

This unofficial document prepared by the MSCA National Contact Points (NCP) via the MSCA-NET project will help you to prepare your Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022 proposal. Tips, advice, common mistakes and more will guide your through your application process. Check it now!

MSCA Guide for organisations and researchers in Latin America and the Caribbean (07/07/2022)

The new MSCA Guide, available in Spanish, provides an overview of the MSCA for research teams, organisations and individual researchers based in Latin American and the Caribbean. It has been developed by the Spanish National Contact Points Cristina Gómez and Jesús Rojo with the support of AECID, CFCE, AUCI and the LAC NCP Network.

MSCA matchmaking platform: Find your next partner and prepare your MSCA proposal (07/07/2022)

The new MSCA matchmaking platform, launched by MSCA-NET, brings together fellows, companies, supervisors, NGOs and Academic 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 2022. Register now and find the best match!

Gender Equality Plans webinar: watch the recording (07/07/2022)

Gender Equality Plans will be required in order to participate in Horizon Europe, including MSCA, for all public bodies, higher education institutions and research organisations from EU Member States and associated countries. Watch the latest webinar introducing the specific requirements of the Horizon Europe GEP eligibility criterion and learn more about the requirements.

European Green Deal MSCA cluster event: Read the final report (07/07/2022)

The MSCA European Green Deal Cluster event gathered promising MSCA and other EU-funded research projects to showcase their contribution to climate research and innovation, promote discussions and collect information to provide input to the relevant EU policy-making services. Read the final report of the event to learn more about the key messages.

Interview with Maryna Shevtsova: “One call or message can change someone’s destiny or give them hope” (07/07/2022)

Maryna Shevtsova is an MSCA postdoctoral fellow at the Sociology Department of the University of Ljubljana and a senior FWO fellow at KU Leuven. She is actively involved in several initiatives supporting researchers from Ukraine and LGBTI people from the country – read the interview to learn more about her advice to support the Ukrainian community.

Protecting our Ocean and Waters for Future Generations (07/07/2022)

The EU is determined to restore our ocean and waters by 2030. On the occasion of the recent World Ocean Day, learn more about the related Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions ground-breaking research projects that strive to protect our blue planet and watch again the recent MSCA Cluster event on Mission Ocean and Waters.

Commission launches MSCA4Ukraine to support displaced scientists from Ukraine (11/05/2022)

With a total budget of €25 million, MSCA4Ukraine will provide fellowships for doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers. The scheme will allow scientists to continue their work in academic or non-academic organisations in EU member states and countries associated to Horizon Europe, and re-establish themselves in Ukraine to rebuild the country’s research and innovation capacity when conditions allow.

Horizon for Ukraine: post and find opportunities for researchers from Ukraine in EU-funded projects (11/05/2022)

Displaced researchers or other specialists from Ukraine can search for opportunities to become involved in ongoing EU-funded research & innovation projects through Horizon for Ukraine. MSCA-funded projects can post and announce their opportunities in the portal.

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022 call (12/05/2022)

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships support researchers’ careers and foster excellence in research. The action targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. Funded researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors. The current call will award €257 million and close on 14 September 2022.

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2022 call (12/05/2022)

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. The current call will award €427 million and close on 15 November 2022.

Find and post Postdoctoral Fellowships Hosting Offers on Euraxess (12/05/2022)

Through EURAXESS you will find hundreds of hosting offers from organisations interested in supporting your application to MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022. Research institutions, universities, businesses or organisations involved in research and innovation can also post their hosting opportunities to find the best researchers.

MSCA Conference - Next generation MSCA: opening a new era for change (23/05/2022)

The conference, organised as part of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will address priority topics for the MSCA through a series of presentations and debates: doctoral education, international movement of researchers, career development, gender, green research. The Conference will also host the 2022 edition of the MSCA Falling Walls Lab competition. Register now!

Falling Walls Lab Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions 2022: Join us! (24/05/2022)

Falling Walls Lab MSCA is a world-class pitch competition showcasing the quality, diversity and passion of the most innovative minds taking part in the MSCA. MSCA fellows will present - in a 3 pitch minutes - their research topic, innovative project, social initiative, business model, or idea to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Register now!

Publish on Open Research Europe now - Join the webinar! (13/05/2022)

The new open access publishing platform venue accepts articles in all fields of science stemming from MSCA-funded research. The platform guarantees rapid, transparent, open access, peer-review publication without paywalls. Join the webinar on 13 May to know more!

EU Science & Policy Matchmaking Event 2022 (31/05/2022)

This matchmaking event will provide Postdoctoral Fellowships applicants with an opportunity to hear testimonials from fellow researchers and host organisations in MSCA, and to network with potential hosts based on scientific areas and type of policy work – the event is highly relevant for applicants considering a non-academic placements as part of their proposal. Register by 24 May.

MSCA Cluster event on Mission Oceans and Water (07/06/2022)

The European Research Executive Agency and the European Commission are organising an MSCA event bringing together researchers, experts and EU policymakers, to explore how research and innovation can help in achieving the objectives of the EU mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”. Register by 31 May.

MSCA matchmaking platform launched (11/05/2022)

The new MSCA matchmaking platform, launched by MSCA-NET, brings together fellows, companies, supervisors, NGOs and Academic 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 2022. Register now and find the best match!

MSCA Seal of Excellence awarded to outstanding researchers (11/05/2022)

The European Commission awarded MSCA Seal of Excellence certificates to 1 956 applicants for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships in 2021. These applicants presented outstanding proposals but fell short of receiving funding from the scheme. If you received the certificate, check the list of available support for Seal of Excellence awardees.

MSCA fellows to take part in the next Lindau Novel Laureate meetings (11/05/2022)

33 outstanding MSCA fellows will participate in the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Germany, 26 June - 1 July 2022). This meeting is dedicated to Chemistry and will bring together 600 young scientists and around 35 Nobel Laureates. Also 8 excellent MSCA fellows will participate in the 7th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences (23-27 August 2022) with the participation of 500 young scientists and around 20 Nobel Laureates.

Discover the new European Standardisation Booster (11/05/2022)

HSbooster.eu supports EU projects to address urgencies identified in the EU Strategy on Standardisation. If your project is working on any of these topics and can contribute to the revision or creation of standards then please get in touch and find out more about our services. MSCA projects are eligible for support.

New insights into the success and failure of competitive MSCA research proposals (11/05/2022)

A recent study used machine learning and qualitative text analysis to investigate the evaluation of grant proposals, thereby generating new insights into grant peer reviewing. It discovered that the content of review reports matched predefined evaluation criteria. This observation suggests that the European Commission briefs its independent expert evaluators with great coherence.

Acknowledging EU funding: new rules under Horizon Europe (11/05/2022)

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, presentations in traditional form or on websites and social media, but also infrastructure, equipment and any major results funded by the grant.

Eating your way to a healthy old age (11/05/2022)

Tweaks to our diets could be one of the most effective ways of preventing disease in Europe’s ageing population. Dr Hermann Stuppner, coordinator of the MSCA MediHealth project, and Dr Nuno Mendoça, researcher of the MSCA project Independent, are researching on and promoting changes in nutrition and lifestyle to promote healthy ageing at the population level. Read this story on Horizon Magazine.

Finding the missing links of black hole astronomy (11/05/2022)

A deeper understanding of black holes could revolutionise our understanding of physics, but their mysterious nature makes them difficult to observe. ‘At the heart of every massive galaxy, we think there is a supermassive black hole,’ says astrophysicist and MSCA researcher Dr Kenneth. ‘We also think they play a really important role in how galaxies form, including the Milky Way.’ Read this story on Horizon Magazine.

Check the resources to support researchers at risk by Insipreurope (22/03/2022)

The MSCA funded project Inspireurope facilitates national initiatives and programmes in support of researchers at risk. Their website includes several resources, webinars, publications and contacts for prospective employers and host institutions in Europe seeking to support researchers at risk.

European Commission launches the ERA4Ukraine platform to support Ukrainian researchers (22/03/2022)

The portal is a one-stop-shop for information and support services to Ukraine-based researchers and researchers fleeing Ukraine. The portal brings together initiatives at EU level, per country and from non-governmental groups. It aims to help affected researchers find housing and job opportunities, facilitate the recognition of their diplomas, and offer other services. MSCA projects are encouraged to post their vacancies for Ukrainian researchers through the "Science4Refugees" tab in the portal.

MSCA Guidelines for Inclusion of Researchers at Risk (22/03/2022)

All MSCA beneficiaries are encouraged to take measures to facilitate the participation of researchers at risk, including Ukrainian scholars. If your organisation is considering to host researchers at risk, these guidelines provide useful background and recommend ways to improve their recruitment. They have been developed by the Commission with the Inspireurope project, a Europe-wide initiative to support researchers at risk funded by the MSCA.

MSCA awards €242M to Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021 applicants (21/03/2022)

The results of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) 2021 call for Postdoctoral Fellowships have been announced by the European Commission. 1156 experienced post-doctoral researchers will get support to work at top universities, research centres, private organisations and SMEs in Europe and the rest of the world. All applicants have been informed about their individual proposals.

Find alternative funding with the MSCA Seal of Excellence (21/03/2022)

If your proposal to MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022 was not retained for funding and scored 85 or more, you will be awarded an MSCA Seal of Excellence. The certificates will be delivered by early May 2022 through the Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal. Check the list of available support at national/regional level for MSCA Seal of Excellence holders.

Find and post Postdoctoral Fellowships Hosting Offers on Euraxess (21/03/2022)

Through EURAXESS you will find hundreds of hosting offers from organisations interested in supporting your application to MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022. Research institutions, universities, businesses or organisations involved in research and innovation can also post their hosting opportunities to find the best researchers.

MSCA to open 2022 Postdoctoral Fellowships call with €257 million (12/05/2022)

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships support researchers’ careers and foster excellence in research. The action targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. Funded researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors. The next call will open on 12 May 2022.

MSCA to open 2022 Doctoral Networks call with €427 million (12/05/2022)

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.The next call will open on 12 May 2022.

Applications open for Horizon Impact Award 2022 – deadline extended (21/03/2022)

The award recognises and celebrates outstanding projects that have used their results to provide value for society with 6 awards of €25,000 each and wide publicity for winners. These projects must have been funded by FP7 and/or Horizon 2020 funding programmes, including the MSCA, and they must be closed by the time of application.

Inspireurope Regional Outreach Workshop - Register now! (31/03/2022)

This workshop organised by Aristotle University and the MSCA-funded Inspireurope project will bring together representatives from academia, NGOs, national and EU authorities, professional and industry associations and researchers at risk to share experiences and information on existing support and funding programs as well as good practices to promote cooperation across Europe in support of researchers at risk, notably in South East Europe.

2022 MCAA Annual Conference and General Assembly - Register now! (26/03/2022)

The next Marie Curie Alumni Association Annual Conference and General Assembly will take place on 26 and 27 May 2022 and address the topic “Sustainability & the Post-Pandemic Workplace”. Register now – applications are open to MCAA members only.

Upcoming trainings on Gender Equality Plans (28/04/2022)

The plans will be required for all public bodies, higher education institutions and research organisations in the EU and associated countries wishing to participate in Horizon Europe, including the MSCA. The next trainings will be organised for organisations based in Poland (28 April), Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (25 May), and Cyprus (23 June).

MSCA survey highlights high satisfaction levels among fellows and alumni (21/03/2022)

The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) regularly sends surveys to current fellows and alumni to gather data on the fellows’ experience during their doctorate or post-doctorate. The most recent survey tracked a high level of satisfaction with some room for improvement in certain respects.

Co-operation on research and policy is a two-way street (21/03/2022)

The COVID-19 crisis demonstrates the importance of scientific work for informed policy decisions. The need for strong science-policy links is ongoing. Read the interview on how the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs uses MSCA to support political decisions with the best available scientific feedback.

Get free of charge guidance on Intellectual Property (21/03/2022)

Is your MSCA project dealing with intellectual property issues? The IP Helpdesk of the European Commission provides free guidance, resources and tools, a helpline with IP experts, specific services for EU-funded projects, start-ups and SMEs and much more!

Call for experts: become an evaluator of EU research projects (23/03/2022)

The European Research Executive Agency (REA) invites experts from a wide range of fields to register in the European Commission’s experts database. From this database, REA selects candidates to evaluate project proposals applying for funding under Horizon Europe, the Promotion of Agricultural Products programme and the Research Fund for Coal and Steel and to monitor the implementation of funded projects.

Endorse the Manifesto for COVID-19 research (21/03/2022)

The Commission launched a manifesto to maximise the accessibility of research results in the fight against COVID-19 in July 2020. It provides guiding principles for beneficiaries of EU research grants for coronavirus prevention, testing, treatment and vaccination to ensure that their research results will be accessible for all. Individuals and organisations can both endorse it.

Three young MSCA researchers helping to build a brighter future! (21/03/2022)

2022 has been proclaimed as the Commission’s ‘European Year of Youth’, and seeks to give back to the generation who have sacrificed so much over the course of the pandemic. The initiative aims to provide young people with exciting opportunities for the future, and to shed light on their role in creating a greener, more inclusive and digitised world. To kick-start the year, we interviewed three young inspiring MSCA researchers to discuss their projects and their hopes to build a brighter future through their work.

GraWIToN eight years on: helping to expand our knowledge on the great mysteries of the universe (21/03/2022)

On the occasion of the recent 25th anniversary of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), we explore how the sought-after programme has continued to impact the GraWIToN project team’s research and their careers. We talked to the GraWIToN researchers almost eight years after the project’s beginning, to explore the myriad of benefits their work has brought, and the exciting developments to come. Their ground-breaking discoveries eventually contributed to the work of the 2017 Nobel Prize winners in Physics.

MSCA Guidelines for the Inclusion of Researchers at Risk published (20/01/2022)

The new guidelines provide useful background on researchers at risk and recommend ways to improve their recruitment. The guidelines have been developed by the European Commission with the help of the Inspireurope project, a Europe-wide initiative to support researchers at risk funded by the MSCA. All MSCA applicants and beneficiaries are encouraged to take measures to facilitate the participation of these researchers.

Note on synergies between Erasmus+ and MSCA published (20/01/2022)

Around 70 percent of beneficiaries under the MSCA are higher education institutions. They therefore have access to other EU funding targeting the higher education sector, such as Erasmus+. The aim of the new note is to improve awareness about the additional opportunities Erasmus + presents to people working in the higher education sector.

Large career questionnaire highlights major benefits of MSCA for fellows (20/01/2022)

Findings from large-scale MSCA questionnaires indicate that the actions create a significant positive impact on professional development and careers. Launched at the beginning of Horizon 2020, the evaluation questionnaire (answered at end of their fellowship) and the follow-up questionnaire (two years after) have been answered by 15,000 and 1,800 fellows respectively.

New report highlights contribution of MSCA to COVID-19 pandemic research (20/01/2022)

Funding from the European Commission is playing a key role in the all-important COVID-19 pandemic-related research. A large part of that funding comes through the MSCA, together with the European Research Council (ERC) and the Health Programme, according to the new report that identifies 2 700 COVID-19 relevant publications to which the EU research and innovation funding has contributed.

Studies suggest need for further training in ethics issues for MSCA applicants (20/01/2022)

Two recent studies analysing ethics issues in MSCA grant proposals suggest the need for further training in the area to be provided to researchers at all career stages. Both highlight a gap between applicant’s understanding of ethics issues and that of experts.

MSCA Staff Exchanges call: apply by 9 March and accelerate your innovation & career! (20/01/2022)

Following the recent Staff Exchanges Info Day, an information flyer was produced, summarising what is unique about this MSCA programme. Key partners from academia, business and other non-academic organisations have often highlighted the Action’s added value for them. Hence, seize the opportunity and send in your application by 9 March 2022. If you have missed the Info Day, you can watch the recording.

MSCA COFUND call: apply by 10 February to receive support for your training programmes! (20/01/2022)

COFUND action 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.

Applications open for New Industry 5.0 Award (20/01/2022)

The award is a recognition prize for EU-funded projects that advance the Industry 5.0 vision. Projects should be able to present a convincing and inspiring solution, addressing Industry 5.0's three main pillars: sustainability, human-centricity and resilience, while also being clearly applicable in industry. MSCA projects can apply.

Applications open for Horizon Impact Award 2022 (20/01/2022)

The award recognises and celebrates outstanding projects that have used their results to provide value for society with 6 awards of €25,000 each and wide publicity for winners. These projects must have been funded by FP7 and/or Horizon 2020 funding programmes, including the MSCA, and they must be closed by the time of application.

Gender Equality Plans eligibility criterion enters into force (20/01/2022)

The plans will be required for all public bodies, higher education institutions and research organisations from EU Member States and associated countries wishing to participate in Horizon Europe, including the MSCA. Learn more about the requirements and training available.

Open Research Europe: Fast publication and open peer review for Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe research (20/01/2022)

The new European Commission’s open access publishing platform venue accepts articles in all fields of science stemming from EU-funded research, including by the MSCA. The platform covers all costs upfront, there is no author fee, which means also no administrative burden.

Maximise your research results with the Horizon Results Booster! (01/02/2022)

Are you managing an MSCA project? Would you like to receive expert support free of charge to disseminate effectively and/or boost exploitation potential of your project's research results? The Horizon Results Booster can help you prepare your business plan, increase your project results’ exploitation potential and improve your access to markets.

New toolkit to mitigate foreign interference in research and innovation (20/01/2022)

The toolkit published by the Commission includes best practices to support EU higher education institutions and research organisations in safeguarding their fundamental values, including academic freedom, integrity and institutional autonomy, as well as to protect their staff, students, research findings and assets.

SHE Figures 2021 Report published (20/01/2022)

The She Figures publication is the main source of pan European, comparable statistics on the state of gender equality in research and innovation. The data presented follow the 'chronological journey' of women from graduating from doctoral studies to participating in the labour market and acquiring decision-making roles, while exploring differences in women and men's working conditions and research outputs.

Green shoots for a greying countryside (01/02/2022)

Most farm managers in Europe are nearing retirement. There is a need to revitalise rural areas in Europe and create opportunities for younger people. Social scientists like MSCA fellow Dr İlkay Unay-Gailhardat are scrutinising the problem of rural decline, highlighting success stories and policy actions and tracking paths back to a more prosperous countryside. Read this story on Horizon Magazine.

Scientists turn underwater gardeners to save precious marine plant (01/02/2022)

Next time you are swimming and enjoying the sea’s cool embrace look down and try to spot the slender blades of seagrass. This remarkable marine plant is vital to coastal environments and to maintain fisheries, absorb carbon and protect coastlines from erosion – but their future is threatened by climate change, pollution and other impacts of human activities, MSCA-funded scientists say. Read this story on Horizon Magazine.

4 EU-funded Nobel Laureates whose research changed our lives (20/01/2022)

The 25th anniversary of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is the perfect occasion to delve deeper into some of the groundbreaking discoveries of four MSCA-backed Nobel Prize winners, and to look at how their research, alongside Marie Curie’s, has changed our world for the better.

Researchers give voice to disabled persons (20/01/2022)

Europeans with disabilities are still at a higher risk of poverty and social exclusion than those without disabilities. For Professor Eilionóir Flynn, scientific coordinator of the MSCA project DARE, a new path to equality for persons with disabilities is needed – one that makes the lived experiences of disabled persons the core of policy and legislative reform. Read this story on Horizon Magazine.

Science is Wonderful! 2021 - Join the live opening today! (22/11/2021)

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.

MSCA Presidency Conference - Fostering Balanced Mobility Flows in Europe (15/11/2021)

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.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Exchanges info session (19/11/2021)

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.

Inspireurope Webinar: Research Careers Outside Academia (29/11/2021)

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.

Join us for the 25th anniversary of the MSCA! (09/11/2021)

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 win 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry (10/11/2021)

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.

Project communication, dissemination and exploitation – we support you! (08/11/2021)

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.

Beware of expensive non-EU Commission affiliated publishing houses! (08/11/2021)

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!

Acknowledgement of EU funding: new rules under Horizon Europe (08/11/2021)

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.

Saving Europe’s medicinal plants from extinction (09/11/2021)

Herbal remedies have been handed down through generations for centuries. Sadly, many of our ancient populations of medicinal plants are now under threat of extinction due to environmental pressure and degradation. Overexploitation of land in combination with climate change poses a never-before experienced threat to ecosystems and their inhabitants. Among the casualties are the plants that make up the rich biodiversity in the mountains of south-east Europe along the Balkan Peninsula. MSCA fellows Professor Nektarios Aligiannis and Dr Spyros Theodoridis are working to reverse this trend.

Wood, mushrooms and fish as the new stars of fashion catwalks (09/11/2021)

Do you wonder where your clothes come from? Most of us don’t, but if we did, we might get a bit uneasy. Luckily, research is helping the fashion industry take the lead in embracing the circular economy. If you take an inventory of your closet, chances are you’ll have several garments made at least partly of polyester and nylon. These two low-cost textiles are staples of fast-fashion and currently make up about 60% of clothing and 70% of household textiles. MSCA coordinator Ayelet Karmon is working to advance the uptake of spare fish skin by the fashion industry to contribute to this change.

Deadlines for MSCA calls are fast approaching (24/09/2021)

The 2021 calls for MSCA Doctoral Networks, Postdoctoral Fellowships and MSCA & Citizens are fast approaching. Make sure to apply with sufficient time to avoid technical problems and check all the submission guidance on the Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal.

Calculate your research experience for Postdoctoral Fellowships (12/10/2021)

Are you planning to apply for Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021? Check the guidelines and self-assessment tool for the calculation of 8-years research experience in Postdoctoral Fellowships under Horizon Europe.

Join the European Researchers' Night tonight! (24/09/2021)

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. Visit the events near you or online to meet researchers and discover the fascinating world of science in a fun and interactive environment – with family or on your own!

Falling Walls Lab MSCA - Register now! (30/09/2021)

Falling Walls Lab MSCA is a world-class pitch showcasing the quality, diversity and passion of the most innovative minds taking part in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. 15 MSCA fellows will present – in 3 minutes each – their research topic, innovative project, social initiative, business model, or idea to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Register now and vote for your favourite one!

Conference on the Future of Europe - The future is yours (30/04/2022)

The Conference on the Future of Europe is a citizen-led series of debates and discussions that will enable people from across Europe to share their ideas and help shape our common future. This is your opportunity to speak up, to say what kind of Europe you want to live in, to help shape our future. Share your ideas and get involved in the events now!

Ancient cave deposits reveal our climate future (24/09/2021)

As natural climate archives, the deposits found in caves can play an important role in our ability to understand – and predict – climate change. Every family has those stories that are passed down from generation to generation. Some of them have to do with history, others about a particular individual. But many of them have to do with the weather. Whether it be when the monsoons always arrive or what month brings the coldest weather, these stories contribute to society’s climate memory. ‘Because this information helps make climate predictable, it is very useful to, for example, a farmer planting crops,’ said MSCA fellow Dr Sebastian Breitenbach, a palaeoclimatologist at Northumbria University. Read this story on Horizon Magazine.

Our intelligent ancestor, the Neanderthal (24/09/2021)

Try to imagine the modern human, Homo Sapiens, as just one of three species of humans coexisting on the planet Earth. That’s a difficult picture to paint by any stretch of the imagination. Yet this was the reality 60,000 years ago, when the first anatomically modern humans left Africa. It was a time when Europe and the Middle East were already populated by the Neanderthals, while the Denisovans spread across large parts of Asia. While the jury is still out as to why the Neanderthal, an ancient ancestor of modern humans, became extinct about 40,000 years ago, it has long been assumed that it was because they possessed a low level of intelligence. Pioneering research by MSCA fellows Karen Ruebens and Malvina Baumann is challenging this idea, uncovering evidence to suggest that our ancient cousins were in fact much more like us than we thought. Read this story on Horizon Magazine.

MSCA announces first calls under Horizon Europe (24/06/2021)

With a budget totalling €6.6 billion over 2021-2027, the MSCA support researchers from all over the world, at all stages of their careers and in all disciplines. They also benefit organisations with support for excellent doctoral, postdoctoral programmes and collaborative research and innovation projects. Following the adoption of the Horizon Europe 2021-2022 work programme, the first calls for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Doctoral Networks and MSCA and Citizens opened on 22 June 2021.

New-look MSCA website for Horizon Europe (28/06/2021)

To coincide with the launch of the new MSCA programme, the European Commission has launched an all-new Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions website. With fresh content posted weekly, visit the new website for the latest news, events and funding calls and to find all the help you need to apply for MSCA.

Postdoctoral Fellowships Hosting Offers on Euraxess (23/06/2021)

Are you a researcher interested in carrying out your research in Europe or abroad? If you are planning to apply to the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Call 2021, at EURAXESS you will find hundreds of hosting offers (Expressions of Interest) from research institutions interested in supporting your application.

Information Session - MSCA and Citizens Call 2022 (29/06/2021)

The European Research Executive Agency offers an online information session for potential applicants to the call for proposals MSCA and Citizens 2022 HORIZON-MSCA-2022-CITIZENS-01 (European Researchers’ Night).

Webinar - MSCA International Cooperation Call 2021 (29/06/2021)

The European Commission presents an online information session for potential applicants to the call for proposals MSCA International Cooperation 2021. The goal of this call is to foster international cooperation in MSCA in Horizon Europe. This dedicated support action will complement and ensure coordination between existing promotion channels at local level.

Information Day - MSCA: What's new under Horizon Europe (01/07/2021)

This online event will present the MSCA programme under Horizon Europe and encourage organisations and researchers to apply. The session is open to researchers, higher education institutions, research institutes, research funding agencies, companies, private institutions and many other organisations currently involved in the MSCA or interested in applying to future funding calls for the first time.

Register for the MSCA Green Deal Cluster Event (06/07/2021)

The event will bring together excellent projects and researchers funded under the MSCA, as well as other research and innovation initiatives under the remit of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC). It will convene EU policymakers, researchers and experts to explore the role of research & innovation in achieving the goals of the European Green Deal.

Falling Walls Lab MSCA - Apply by 4 July and present your research or breakthrough! (04/07/2021)

Falling Walls Lab MSCA is now accepting entries which showcase the quality, diversity and passion of the most innovative minds taking part in the MSCA. Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition, networking forum, and a stepping stone for the next generation of researchers, innovators, trailblazers, creators, and visionaries.

‘I have the hypothesis that some viruses may be beneficial.’ (25/06/2021)

Finding new viruses is easy – the hard part is understanding which ones cause disease, says Dr Lia van der Hoek, coordinator of the MSCA Innovative Training Network HONOURs and virologist from the Amsterdam UMC who discovered a human coronavirus called NL63, in 2003. She suspects that not all viruses may be harmful and that having a diverse collection of viruses in the human body may even be beneficial, but this is an open question, she says. Read this Q&A on Horizon magazine.

Covid-19 hastened the digital shift with consequences for the ‘data divide’, wellbeing (25/06/2021)

Sometimes it can seem like we’ve uploaded our whole lives to the internet: bank accounts, social media posts, dating profiles, work emails – it’s all out there in that nebulous cloud of digital information that is the world wide web. The problems with this new digital way of life are well known. Now more and more researchers like MSCA fellow Dr Matthew Dennis are asking themselves: does our reliance on digital tools leave us on the wisest path? Read this story on Horizon Magazine.