MSCA awards €97.9 million for international research cooperation projects

A list with all funded projects and coordinating organisations is available in CIRCABC. Please note that this list reflects the results of the evaluation before the Grant Agreement Preparation and formal selection decision.

International cooperation beyond academia

These collaborative projects are implemented by international partnerships, covering 861 organisations in 135 countries in the EU, countries associated to Horizon Europe and beyond, including 310 non-academic organisations and 135 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Selected projects are coordinated by organisations in 17 countries.

The following countries have the highest participation in selected projects.

An overview of the evaluation results, cut-off scores and statistics has been published on the MSCA Staff Exchanges 2026 call page.

Once the grant agreements are finalised, the complete list of funded projects will be published on the afore-mentioned page and on CORDIS.

Staff Exchanges calls are also open to organisations based outside the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe.

Next steps for successful applicants

The European Research Executive Agency (REA) sent out letters on the results of the evaluation to inform applicants of the outcome of the selection. Applicants should be able to access the results of the evaluation in their personal area of the Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal.

The letter sent out to the successful applicants contains all the instructions about the next steps to prepare the grant agreement with the agency.

The first projects will start at the earliest by October 2026. Projects on the reserve list might be contacted once all the grants have been signed.

Did you know about the 30th anniversary of MSCA?

This year marks a key milestone: the 30th anniversary of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

Since its inception in 1996, the programme has played a crucial role in advancing research and innovation, supporting over 150,000 researchers, including 23 Nobel Prize winners. The programme has been a cornerstone of European research and a beacon of excellence, fostering mobility across disciplines, sectors, and countries and attracting and nurturing top talent.

2026 is a moment to reflect on what has been achieved, and to look ahead to what comes next.

Explore the activities marking 30 years of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

MSCA 30th anniversary webpage - a dedicated page structured around the symbolic theme of Radium (in reference to Marie Skłodowska-Curie's discovery), showcasing stories, milestones and highlights from 30 years of MSCA

Get to know MSCA - learn more about the programme, its objectives and its impact on research careers

Video interview with Prof. Dr. Hélène Langevin-Joliot - granddaughter of Marie Skłodowska-Curie, sharing insights on her legacy and its relevance today

Events across Europe and beyond - a selection of events organised by MSCA networks to mark the anniversary

Communication toolkit - ready-to-use visuals, key messages and materials to help partners and stakeholders share and promote the celebrations

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