Become an Expert in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – Join the Study Visit in Brussels! The PolSCA PAN Office in Brussels invites you to participate in a two-day study visit (March 27-28, 2025) at key institutions responsible for MSCA instruments under the Horizon Europe framework programme. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your competencies and establish valuable contacts in this field – join the PolSCA study visit in Brussels!
Why Should You Participate?
– First-hand knowledge – meetings with experts from DG EAC and REA will provide a deeper understanding of MSCA priorities and mechanisms:
- Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC) – where MSCA strategic priorities are shaped.
- European Research Executive Agency (REA) – responsible for implementing and managing MSCA projects at the European level.
– Practical guidance – participate in sessions on effective proposal writing, project evaluation, and grant management.
– Networking and experience sharing – engage with representatives of grant offices from leading Polish and Belgian research institutions.
– Increased success in applications – the knowledge gained will help participating institutions compete more effectively for MSCA funding.
Building on the Success of the ERC Study Visit in 2023
The study visit follows the success of a similar initiative organized by PolSCA in autumn 2023, which focused on funding opportunities under the European Research Council (ERC). The visit to the ERC Executive Agency (ERCEA) provided Polish research managers and administrators with a unique insight into ERC funding schemes, proposal evaluation, and best practices for securing ERC grants. This event not only strengthened the Polish scientific community’s expertise in applying for ERC funding, but also led to the visit of ERC President Prof. Maria Leptin to Warsaw in September 2024, further reinforcing Poland’s engagement in ERC programmes. Building on this experience, the upcoming MSCA-focused visit will serve a similar purpose—enhancing the capacity of Polish institutions to successfully apply for MSCA grants.
Who Can Participate?
The visit is intended for research project administrators, grant office staff, and policymakers in research institutions (universities, institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and other scientific organizations).
Preliminary Agenda:
March 27 (Thursday):
- Practical session with representatives of a Brussels university on best practices in applying for and implementing MSCA projects.
- Meeting at DG EAC – discussion on priorities and strategies within MSCA.
March 28 (Friday):
- Meeting at REA – in-depth insights into proposal evaluation, project management, and reporting.
- Success stories from widening countries and recommendations for effective applications.
Applications are open until March 10, 2025 (12:00 PM). Click here for the registration form.
Please note: PolSCA does not cover travel, accommodation, or subsistence costs for participants.
Upcoming MSCA Calls in 2025:
Participation in the study visit will help you prepare for the upcoming MSCA calls in 2025. Below, we present the planned opening and closing dates for each call, along with their indicative budgets:
- MSCA Staff Exchanges 2025
- Call opening: March 27, 2025
- Application deadline: October 8, 2025
- Indicative budget: €82.76 million
- MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025
- Call opening: April 9, 2025
- Application deadline: September 10, 2025
- Indicative budget: €274.63 million
- MSCA COFUND 2025
- Call opening: January 23, 2025
- Application deadline: June 24, 2025
- Indicative budget: €101.82 million
- MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025
- Call opening: May 28, 2025
- Application deadline: November 25, 2025
- Indicative budget: Not specified
Please note that the above dates and budgets are indicative and may be subject to change. We recommend regularly checking for updates on the official MSCA website and the European Commission’s EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
Join us in Brussels and gain essential knowledge, strengthen your institution’s funding strategies, and build a valuable network in the MSCA community!
