Introduction to Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships

Instructor

• Ian Devine

  Project Manager

  Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies

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Overview

An introduction to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions’ (MSCA) annual Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) opportunity which has the aim of supporting researchers’ careers and fostering excellence in research. More specifically, the MSCA PF scheme is open to researchers holding a PhD at the call deadline (11 September 2024) who wish to embark on their own research project under the supervision of a leading professor and including elements of international mobility, training, interdisciplinarity, and intersectoral activities.

What you will learn

The aim of this session is to provide a broad understanding of the MSCA PF’s fundamental aims and structure, as well as an idea of the key elements and steps from project concept, through to proposal development, fine-tuning and optimizing chances of success. We will cover:

• MSCA PF overview of the scheme
• Eligibility
• Drafting and Submitting a proposal
• Proposal Evaluation
• Hints and Tips

The session should also include contributions from previously success candidates.