The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is a major funding program under the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation framework. MSCA aims to contribute to the career development of researchers by specifically supporting international and interdisciplinary mobility.
These actions offer various fellowships and funding opportunities to boost research excellence in Europe and equip researchers with high-quality training and skills. It encourages scientists to share their knowledge and experience, advance in their careers, and develop new research projects.
Increasing the mobility of researchers.
Promoting international and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Facilitating knowledge transfer between academic and non-academic sectors.
Contributing to the career development of young researchers.
Supporting high-quality training and the development of professional skills.
MSCA provides several programs tailored to different career stages:
Doctoral Networks: Offers high-quality training and research opportunities for doctoral candidates.
Postdoctoral Fellowships: Provides international experience for postdoctoral researchers to enhance their careers and acquire new skills.
Staff Exchanges: Supports short-term mobility of research staff to encourage knowledge sharing.
COFUND (Co-funding Program): Increases researcher mobility by supporting regional, national, or international programs.
Citizens and Science: Creates social awareness by bringing scientific knowledge to the public.
MSCA is recognized as one of Europe's most prestigious research fellowships and helps young scientists build international careers. Thanks to this program, researchers can take advantage of opportunities to work and train in different countries, increasing their knowledge and experience through interdisciplinary cooperation.
Furthermore, MSCA aims to strengthen the collaboration between academic and non-academic sectors, boosting the social and economic impact of research results. In this way, it contributes to both scientific and societal progress.
