MSCA Seal of Excellence scheme kicks off in Croatia
With a budget of €2,5 million, the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Youth will support projects awarded a Seal of Excellence under the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships calls.
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Details
The Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Youth has set up a new funding scheme for MSCA Seal of Excellence holders who applied to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships calls under Horizon Europe, but failed to receive EU funding due to budget constraints.
The initiative is part of the Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology (DIGIT) project, financed through a World Bank loan.
The scheme targets applicants that have been awarded a Seal of Excellence certificate under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships Action with a host organisation based in Croatia.
About the call
The budget for this call is €2,5 million. The grant will be awarded in the form of a lump sum. The total amount will correspond to the amount sought by applicants from the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call for proposals.
The maximum grant amount and duration depend on the type of fellowship:
- for European Postdoctoral Fellowships up to €160,000, with a duration from 12 to 24 months
- for Global Postdoctoral Fellowships up to €255,000, with a duration from 24 to 36 months
The call is permanently open until 31 December 2026 or until all available funds have been allocated.
How to apply
The eligible applicant must be a legal entity registered in Croatia that served as the host organisation for a project proposal which received a Seal of Excellence after having applied under a MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call for proposals under Horizon Europe.
Applicants must submit the original project proposal, the Seal of Excellence certificate as well as the evaluation summary report.
The Croatian Ministry has published full details and eligibility conditions on its website (in English and Croatian). Please read carefully and refer to the applicable documentation.