As part of the column Science excellence of Horizon Europe are pursuing the Marie Skłodowska-Curie measures following goals :
- Better career opportunities for researchers through individual training programs and attractive financial support.
- More highly qualified researchers for the European research area.
- Increased knowledge transfer between science and business, different disciplines and countries within and outside Europe.
The programme enables universities, research institutes, companies and other organizations to hire talented researchers from abroad and enter into strategic partnerships with leading global institutions. Depending on the measure, individual organizations, consortia or experienced researchers can apply for projects together with a host organization.
There are five different Marie Skłodowska-Curie measures, for which a call for proposals is opened every year (for MSCA Citizens: every other year). Conditions of participation and target groups vary depending on the measure.
MSCA Doctoral Networks
are doctoral programs that are submitted and implemented by a transnational consortium of public and/or private organizations (universities, research institutions, companies, etc.).
Upcoming/current call for tenders: May 28, 2025 - November 25, 2025
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
promote the career development of experienced researchers through personalized research projects within or outside Europe. Researchers who have completed a doctorate prepare the application together with the host organization of their choice.
Upcoming/current call for tenders: May 8, 2025 - September 10, 2025
MSCA Staff Exchanges
promote the short-term exchange of scientific, technical and administrative personnel between organizations in different countries, disciplines and/or economic sectors (universities, companies, etc.). This exchange takes place as part of a joint research project and is submitted by a transnational consortium of public and/or private organizations.
Upcoming/current call for tenders: March 27, 2025 - October 8, 2025
MSCA COFUND
supports individual organizations in running their own doctoral or postdoctoral programs. The aim is to increase the quality and internationalization of new or existing funding programs.
Upcoming/current tender : January 23, 2025 - June 24, 2025
MSCA and Citizens
promotes public events to communicate science and research. These events take place across Europe as part of the "European Researchers' Night" in September.