The European Commission has announced the results of the 2025 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call for Staff Exchanges, awarding €97.7 million to support 81 projects. These projects aim to foster cooperation between academic and non-academic organizations in the EU and worldwide, enhancing innovation, knowledge transfer, and international research collaboration. The European Research Executive Agency (REA) received 363 applications, of which 360 were eligible and evaluated, resulting in a 22.5% success rate.
The selected projects cover all scientific disciplines and research areas, including cancer diagnostics, regenerative medicine, gut microbiota interventions, water management innovations, agricultural resilience, robotics, AI-driven diagnostics, communication networks, workforce empowerment, diversity strategies, and healthcare design. Engineering and ICT represent the largest share at 23.5%, followed by environment and geosciences at 17.3%, life sciences and social sciences and humanities at 16.1% each, and chemistry at 9.9%.
The collaborative projects are implemented through international partnerships involving 1,093 organizations across 95 countries, including 313 non-academic institutions and 157 small and medium-sized enterprises. Coordinating organizations are based in 21 countries, with the highest number of projects led by institutions in Italy, the United Kingdom, Greece, Türkiye, and Germany. This global cooperation extends beyond the EU and Horizon Europe-associated countries, promoting cross-border knowledge exchange and innovation.
Applicants have received evaluation results via the Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal, along with instructions for preparing grant agreements with the REA. The first projects are expected to begin in summer 2026, while reserve-listed projects may be contacted once all grants are finalized. The next call for MSCA Staff Exchanges is now open, with submissions closing on 16 April 2026, accompanied by an upcoming information session for applicants.
The year 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, which since 1996 has supported over 150,000 researchers, including 23 Nobel Prize winners. MSCA has been a cornerstone of European research, fostering mobility across disciplines, sectors, and countries while attracting and nurturing top global talent.
