The workshops are aimed at researchers in the areas of history, anthropology, political science, sociology, science and technology studies, as well as cultural and literary studies from Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe, who intend to apply for ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants. The aim is to give a small group of applicants individualized advice regarding…
The European Commission has awarded 1,235 post-doctoral researchers funding to work at top universities, research centers, private and public organizations,s and small and medium-sized enterprises. The European Research Executive Agency (REA) received 7,044 applications for this call, 17.5% of which were selected for funding. Female applicants represent 43% of the awardees. Selected applicants represent nearly…
The December 2022 issue of the MSCA Newsletter has been released. The latest issue includes information on the following: The new MSCA Work Programme for 2023-2024 COFUND and Staff Exchanges 2022 calls Seal of Excellence scheme in Romania Funding scheme for MSCA alumni in Sweden MSCA Staff Exchanges Info Day recording MSCA-NET and MSCA Matchmaking…
. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are the European Union’s flagship funding programme to stimulate innovation, transfer knowledge, and boost researchers’ careers. During this info session, dedicated to the 2022 MSCA Staff Exchanges call for proposals, participants will receive key information on: The main features and impact of the Staff Exchanges Action. The application process…
MSCA NET organized two workshops in Bologna on the promotion and marketing, and evaluation procedure topics. NCPs from Associated and Partner Countries participated in these intensive and informative workshops. Experiences on promotional activities were shared and best practices were drawn. Furthermore, NCPs learned from evaluators about the evaluator perspective. Active learning exercises consisted of understanding…
Kosovan researchers and management of higher education institutions had the opportunity to attend two info sessions, organized in cooperation with the European Research Executive Agency (REA). In the premises of the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, the REA expert Amir Spahic presented two of the actions, namely Staff Exchanges and Doctoral Networks. During…
MSCA COFUND co-finances new or existing doctoral programmes and postdoctoral fellowship schemes with the aim of spreading the best practices of the MSCA including international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary research training, as well as international and cross-sectoral mobility of researchers at all stages of their career. MSCA COFUND provides complementary funding for doctoral or postdoctoral programmes…
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel prizes in Chemistry and Physics to three former MSCA supervisors/participants. The Nobel Prize in Physics 2022 is awarded to Alain Aspect and Anton Zeilinger, and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2022 to Morten Medal. All three laureates previously in their careers were MSCA grantees and…
The ERC Consolidator Grant 2023 call was published today on the Funding & tenders (europa.eu). The information on the call opening is also available on the ERC webpage. The call deadline for submissions is 2 February 2023, 17.00 Brussels time. ERC Consolidator grants are designed for established researchers with an outstanding long-term track record and…
Commission launched the EU Award for Gender Equality Champions, a new prize that recognises academic and research organizations that have achieved outstanding results in the implementation of gender equality measures. This new Prize scheme intends to advance inclusive gender equality plans and policies in the framework of the new European Research Area (ERA). It will…
The Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna is organizing workshops aimed at researchers in the areas of history, anthropology, political science, sociology, science and technology studies, and cultural and literary studies from Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe, who intend to apply for ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants. The aim is to give a small group…
Postdoctoral researchers have an excellent opportunity for research excellence with the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship. For researchers holding a Ph.D., who have ambitions to carry out research activities abroad, MSCA provides grants for research and innovation projects in the academic and non-academic sectors in Europe or globally. The application with the project proposal is open until…