Celebrating 30 years of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Curiosity that changes the world

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What is the Radium?

Radium is a rare, silvery-white metal. It sits at the bottom of the "Alkaline Earth Metals" group on the Periodic Table.

Atomic symbol Ra
Atomic number 88
Over 1 million times more radioactive than uranium.

So imagine a digital map where every "dot" is a spark of genius.

We have used Radium as a basis for our repersentation for you to discover 88 different highlights from 30 years of MSCA.

Unlock the Radium of curiosity

About MSCA

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions are the European Union’s reference programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training.

2026 marks a key milestone: the 30th anniversary of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.

Since 1996, the programme has played a crucial role in advancing research and innovation, supporting over 150 000 researchers, including 23 Nobel Prize winners.

The programme has been a cornerstone of European research and a beacon of excellence, fostering mobility across disciplines, sectors, and countries and attracting and nurturing top talent.

Get to know MSCA

From small scheme to flagship programme