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Our October MSCA Fellow of the Month is Octavian Mihalache. He investigates how the growing popularity of plant-based meat alternatives could also increase our exposure to natural toxins and whether a plant-based diet is good for our health, as well as our planet. 

Discover the new cross-cutting funding opportunities managed by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) to support projects that protect biodiversity, strengthen EU competitiveness and bring innovative solutions to market.

Francis Halzen joins the gallery of 24 MSCA fellows, supervisors, and project coordinators who have received the high-profile award.

The additional funding was announced as part of the Commission’s Choose Europe initiative. It will strengthen the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships and Doctoral Networks in 2026 and 2027 to enable more than 700 additional researchers to build their careers in Europe.

41 proposals were selected for funding under the ERA Fellowships 2025 call. Discover the projects that will contribute to successful and mobile research careers across the EU and Widening countries.

Our September MSCA Fellow of the Month is Débora Tomazi Pereira. She explores how red macroalgae can provide natural compounds for sun protection while contributing to more sustainable use of marine resources.

An EU-funded project is using satellite data to help authorities detect and prevent land degradation early, while training the next generation of space researchers and data scientists.

Researchers are combining AI, cameras and DNA traces in seawater to build a transparent picture of what is being caught, and support more sustainable fisheries.

Applications are open until 6 October 2026 for MSCA fellows and alumni to engage with thousands of school pupils from across Belgium at this unique science fair in Brussels.

The 77 projects will strengthen the EU’s democratic resilience, promote innovation in cultural heritage and creative industries, and ensure inclusive and equal social and economic transformations.