MSCA - Useful Information and Events

Below are a number of links to websites and documents, related to Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020, and specific issues related to the work programme of “Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions" (MSCA)

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Partners and Fellows Search Platforms

  • MSCA Matching Platform - fellows, supervisors, institutions and companies may post their offers
  • Partner/Fellow Search for Postdoctoral Fellowships, Doctoral Networks and Staff Exchange actions, via the Nationals MSCA Contact Points' global network assistance website, MSCA-NET
  • EURAXESS - Information, job offers and support services to professional researchers
  • EU Funding and Tenders Portal - Search or post collaboration offers. More guidance here

General Information

    Horizon Europe Framework Programme (2021-2027): 

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    Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (2014-2020):

    Events and Opportunities

    Horizon Europe Framework Programme (2021-2027):

    • MSCA Presidency Conference 2024 – The conference will take place on 18 and 19 April 2024 in Mons/Bergen, at the Wallonia Conference Center. The conferenece will focus on researchers' careers and will include a networking event and social and cultural activities open to all actors across Europe contributing to researchers' career opportunities and European Research Area (ERA).
      • Posters display – 20 participants will get the opportunity to display their posters, or other medium, during breaks and best posters will be awarded prizes. Application is open until March 15, 2024. 
      • MSCA pitch competition – The Falling Walls Lab competition is an opportunity for MSCA researchers or alumni to pitch their project/research/product etc. in front of a jury. Best pitch to be awarded a cash prize and prestigious networking opportunities. The deadline for applications is 23 February 2024.
    • Accelerator for Citizen Science projectsIMPETUS, funded by Horizon Europe, is offering an accelerator programme and financial support to citizen science projects. The projects should address and relate to one of the challenges released by IMPETUS and may be submitted by individuals, legal entities, and consortia from Horizon Europe Member states or Associated Countries. Selected projects will receive training, mentoring and marketing support to advance their project as well financial support of Euro 20K for new projects and Euro 10K for on-going projects. Applications may be submitted by March 14, 2024. 
    • European Union Prize for Citizen Science –  The Prizes are offered to outstanding Citizen Science projects and activities that have either completed in the last two years, started in the last two years and have preliminary outcomes, or older than two years and still active. The prize has 3 categories: The Grand Prize of Euro 60K for outstanding achievements in empowering civil society, and two additional prizes of Euro 20K each for projects addressing Diversity & Collaboration or Digital Communities. Applications may be submitted by March 11, 2024.
    • Horizon Results Booster, for projects approved under Framework Programme 7, Horizon 2020, or Horizon Europe - Apply now to the free of charge EU-funded consultation service assisting projects with marketing design, social media dissemination, market analysis, business plan and strategy, IPR management, pitching to investors, and finding additional funding resources. The services are available until May 2024.

    MSCA Statistics and Studies

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    Studies:

    • Study on MSCA Green Charter Uptake - the European Commission released a new study assessing the initial use of the MSCA Green Charter. The study reviewed the greening strategies in on-going MSCA projects, collected feedback on the support needed to support the MSCA Green Charter, and examined whether it helps to promote sustainable considerations and measures. January 2024.

    Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (2014-2020):

    Position papers and Reports

    Horizon Europe Framework Programme (2021-2027):

    COVID-19 Outbreak and MSCA fellowships

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