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MSCA Presidency conference: MSCA diverse research careers to tackle global challenges

The European Commission and the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU organised MSCA Presidency conference, which will take place in Toledo, Spain, on 14-15 November 2023.

14 - 15 November 2023
Toledo, Spain
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The European Commission and the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU organised the MSCA Presidency conference, which took place in Toledo, Spain, on 14-15 November 2023.

The conference gathered more than 150 participants, from researchers to policy makers, to reflect on how the MSCA promotes diverse research careers to tackle global challenges.

Specific sessions include discussions on

  • the contribution of science to policymaking
  • the role of the MSCA programme and its impact on the definition of national, regional and local policies to face global challenges
  • MSCA’s capacity to promote inclusion and diversity in science

Participants also had the opportunity to discuss the main features of the MSCA programme, in view of the next work programme.

MSCA Science-Policy Pitch Competition

The MSCA Awards Science-Policy Pitch Competition will take place during the Presidency conference.

Through three-minute pitches, 15 MSCA fellows and alumni will have the chance to present their research or projects bringing science closer to policy-making in front of a high-calibre jury and the audience.

The jury will select a winner in each of the following categories

  • contribution to wider EU policy priorities
  • exposure to policymaking
  • facilitating evidence-based policy making

The audience will also be able to vote and award their favourite project.

More information

Visit the MSCA Presidency conference website
Check the agenda of the event
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