Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under Horizon Europe is now accepting applications for research funding and career development support, with a total budget of over €1.25 billion for 2026-2027.
Funding Schemes Open for Applications:
- MSCA COFUND (Budget: €105.46 million)
- For: Universities and research organizations
- Application period: 16 December 2025 – 8 April 2026
- MSCA Staff Exchanges (Budget: €97.9 million)
- For: Consortia from 3+ countries
- Application period: 16 December 2025 – 16 April 2026
- MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (Budget: €399.05 million)
- For: Postdoctoral researchers
- Application period: 9 April 2026 – 9 September 2026
- MSCA Doctoral Networks (Budget: €593.03 million)
- For: Doctoral candidates in collaborative networks
- Application period: 28 May 2026 – 24 November 2026
- MSCA ‘Choose Europe for Science’ (Budget: €51.25 million)
- For: Institutions recruiting postdocs with long-term employment
- Application period: 8 December 2026 – 6 April 2027
Who Benefits:
- Doctoral candidates
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Universities and research institutions
- International research networks
Benefits:
- Funding for cutting-edge research and high-quality training
- International and intersectoral mobility opportunities
- Skills development and career pathways
- Building global research networks
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