MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027
Funds part of the cost of talent-recruitment programmes that give postdoctoral researchers a two-phase path to a stable research career in Europe.
Selection isn't just about picking the most excellent researcher available: proposals also have to show the hires clearly align with human-resources needs already identified in the host institution's own strategic plans, not just merit in isolation. A Career Development Plan has to run for the whole length of the programme, covering both the EU-funded phase and the institution-funded phase that fo…
This topic co-funds talent-recruitment programmes run by universities, research institutions or other organisations to attract postdoctoral researchers with excellent research and academic opportunities and a clear path to long-term career stability. Programmes run in two phases: an EU-funded phase of 24-36 months, followed by a phase funded fully by the host organisation for a further 24 months at nationally competitive salaries.
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