Under Horizon Europe’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the European Commission funds research and innovation projects to boost top researchers’ careers through mobility and innovative doctoral and postdoctoral training. Find out more in this video and factsheets, as well as the MSCA Work Programme:
Following feedback from various stakeholders, there are a number of changes to the MSCA under Horizon Europe (2021-2027), compared to the previous programme Horizon 2020 (2014-2020). Please consult this page to discover the differences.
Should you be interested in ERA Fellowships, which build on the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships action, please consult our Widening participation and spreading excellence webpage.
Funding opportunities
Submit your proposal by 24 November 2026
Submit your proposal by 09 September 2026
This call closed on 16 April 2026
This call closed on 08 April 2026
This call closed on 22 October 2025
Next call for proposals opens on 08 December 2026
This call closed on 16 September 2025
Apply for funding
Information on eligibility for MSCA fellowships and project funding
Overview of the application process, guidance and templates
Resources and contact points to help you prepare your proposal
Tips to help you find partners when applying for Horizon Europe funding
What you should comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
What to comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
How to manage your project / fellowship
Comply with the conditions defined in your grant agreement
Tips and requirements on communicating your project
Advice and resources on how to disseminate and exploit your project results
Guidelines on the contractual management of your project and reporting
How to effectively inform policymakers of your findings and maximise your policy impact
It sets out guiding principles promoting environmentally sustainable practices in MSCA-funded research projects.
News
Former MSCA fellow and linguist Hannah Lutzenberger, reflects on her unique research journey in this letter to her younger self. Discover the tips she would have liked to receive at the beginning of her academic career.
Nominations are now open for the future editions of the MSCA Fellow of the Month initiative. Each month we feature a researcher in a dedicated story, highlighting their work, career path and impact.
How does a Blue Book Traineeship at the European Research Executive Agency look like? Meet Barbora, Federica, Ines and Milan, four of our current trainees that gained hands-on experience in EU research and innovation.
From Arctic shores to Mediterranean beaches, marine litter pollution is putting pressure on coastal communities. Research and innovation are helping them protect their livelihoods and strengthen their resilience.
Publications
Guidance material for research groups, organisations and consortia
Under Horizon Europe, with a budget of EUR 6.6 billion for the period 2021-2027, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is a research and training programme that supports the career development, skills acquisition, and mobility of researchers at all stages of their careers.
This CORDIS Results Pack showcases the strength of research collaboration between the European Union and the United States across 13 EU-funded projects, which are bringing benefits to citizens on both sides of the Atlantic.
Disseminating and exploiting results - A starter kit for EU-funded research and innovation projects