MSCA Choose Europe for Science pilot receives 58 proposals
The 2025 Choose Europe for Science pilot call has now closed. This is an important step in the EU’s efforts to make research careers in Europe more attractive by offering excellent working conditions and long-term prospects.
The 2025 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Choose Europe for Science call closed on 3 December 2025. The European Research Executive Agency (REA) received 58 proposals from institutions across 18 countries. 49 of these proposals (85%) were considered eligible.
The submitted proposals are distributed as follows
A step towards stable research careers
The Choose Europe for Science pilot call aims to test a new model in MSCA.
Host organisations will receive EU funding to employ postdoctoral researchers whilst committing to hiring them beyond the EU-funded phase of the project.
The aim is to provide concrete long-term prospects following the project, ensuring more stable career pathways.
Besides this, the scheme will spread MSCA best practices for high-quality recruitment, training and working conditions across participating institutions.
Next steps for applicants
- December 2025 – April 2026: evaluation coordinated by REA and undertaken by independent experts
- early May 2026 (TBC): notification of call results to applicants; results available via applicants’ Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal personal space
- June – 3 August 2026: expected signature of grant agreements for successful projects
- 1 September 2026: first EU-funded projects start
Opportunities for researchers
The first positions funded under this call are expected to be published on EURAXESS from September 2026 to early 2027.
Researchers will then be able to apply directly to participating institutions and access practical information on the opportunities provided.
Looking ahead
The closure of the 2025 call represents an important milestone in the MSCA’s ongoing efforts to make Europe a more attractive place for talented researchers.
By providing long-term career opportunities and high-quality working conditions, Choose Europe for Science contributes to retaining and attracting the best talent in Europe and reinforcing its position as a global hub for research and innovation.
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More information on the Choose Europe for Science call
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More information on the 2025 MSCA calls
Factsheet: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions 2021-2027: Developing talents, advancing research
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