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
This call closed on 25 November 2025
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This call closed on 4 September 2024
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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
The 2025 Choose Europe for Science pilot call has now closed. This is an important step in the EU’s efforts to make research careers in Europe more attractive by offering excellent working conditions and long-term prospects.
Researchers are exploring how short-term accommodation projects can bring new life to empty buildings while inspiring more inclusive and sustainable city living.
This year’s annual MSCA Doctoral Networks call has attracted considerable interest from the research community, with 1616 proposals submitted.
Our November MSCA 'Fellow of the Month' is Christina Makoundou. Her mission is to transform discarded materials into sustainable road surfaces that protect vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists and reduce our environmental footprint.
Publications
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
Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions research in AI
This checklist provides useful tips on how to better communicate your project's work on a variety of social media channels.