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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Developing talents, advancing research

About Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Use this guide to learn about the different types of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) funding supports and to learn which one is most suitable for you. You can learn about how to apply and individuals can learn how to search for a job advertised by an MSCA funded project.

The information provided in this guide is a summary of the main rules and requirements.

Please note that the information in this page is indicative. For all the details about the MSCA actions and calls please refer to the Funding & Tenders Portal and the latest MSCA work programme and general annexes.

Types of MSCA funding

Doctoral Networks (DN)

Supporting programmes to train doctoral candidates in academic and non-academic organisations.

Rules and requirements for the Doctoral Networks action

Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF)

Supporting career perspectives and excellence of postdoctoral researchers. 

Postdoctoral Fellowships and who can apply for them

Staff Exchanges (SE)

Encouraging collaborations between organisations through staff exchanges. 

How to apply for Staff Exchanges action

COFUND

Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes. 

Full details of the COFUND action

MSCA and Citizens

Bringing research and researchers closer to the public at large. 

Learn what MSCA and Citizens is and does

Choose Europe for Science

Supporting attractive and sustainable research careers in Europe for top talent.

Discover the details of the Choose Europe for Science action

How to apply for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions funding

Our detailed guides provide you with step-by-step details on applying for funding, from preparation to submission and beyond.
 

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