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In the spotlight
Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions announce €1.25 billion to support cutting‑edge research and a new ‘Choose Europe for Science’ pilot initiative
The European Commission has announced new calls under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in 2025. This year, the MSCA will provide organisations and researchers with over €1.25 billion to fund doctoral and postdoctoral programmes and collaborative research and innovation projects through various calls supporting around 10,000 researchers.
In her recent speech at La Sorbonne, President von der Leyen underscored Europe's ambition to remain “a continent where scientific freedom is protected, where research talent is nurtured, and where innovation can flourish”. The new funding round puts that vision into action by introducing the MSCA ‘Choose Europe for Science' pilot, which will position Europe as a leading destination for researchers by offering excellent working conditions and strong career
See also : MSCA Choose Europe for Science pilot
MSCA News
MSCA and Frontiers for Young Minds publish call for abstracts for young fellows
The MSCA is looking for 12 excellent abstracts (between 200 and 300 words) that will later be turned into 12 engaging short papers (1500 words) with the help of young reviewers between the ages of 8 to 15. This is a unique chance to boost your science communication skills, while making your research accessible to a young audience.
The deadline for applications is 31 July 2025, 12.00 CEST.
See also : Application form
End-of-fellowship surveys reveal career paths of MSCA alumni
All researchers participating in MSCA projects must complete an evaluation questionnaire, immediately after the fellowship, and a follow-up questionnaire two years later. The European Commission regularly publishes the latest results of these two questionnaires.
The 2025 report notably looks at results according to different scientific fields, and provides insights into the experiences, skill development and career paths of MSCA researchers.
MSCA continue to boost research careers and EU competitiveness, according to Horizon Europe midterm evaluation
The European Commission’s interim evaluation of the Horizon Europe confirms the important role played by the MSCA in advancing excellent science, supporting research careers and strengthening the competitiveness of the European Research Area (ERA).
9 out of 10 surveyed researchers report that participating in the MSCA helped them obtain a research position with better career prospects.
MSCA awards €99.5 million for international research cooperation projects
The European Commission will fund 83 projects selected under the MSCA Staff Exchanges 2024 call, with a budget of €99.5 million.
These collaborative projects connect academic and non-academic organisations, allowing exchanged staff to gain new knowledge, skills and career development perspectives, while participating organisations increase their research and innovation capacities.
SAFE project to award 56 fellowships to researchers at risk
The “Supporting at-risk researchers with fellowships in Europe” (SAFE) project will provide up to 2-year fellowships for 56 international academics at risk to continue their research in the European Union.
The SAFE project is the latest EU initiative to support researchers at risk and test the feasibility of a European fellowship scheme in the future.
Funding opportunities
New MSCA Seal of Excellence scheme kicks off in Estonia
The Estonian Research Council (ETAG) has opened a new call for projects that were awarded an MSCA Seal of Excellence under the Postdoctoral Fellowships call and whose proposals have been evaluated with a score of at least 85% but failed to be funded due to budget constraints.
Deadline : 08/09/2025
MSCA opens €404.3 million call for Postdoctoral Fellowships
Postdoctoral Fellowships aim to improve the creative and innovative potential of researchers holding a PhD. They will help researchers acquire new skills, develop their careers, and gain international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral experience by working in another country.
These prestigious fellowships are also a stepping stone in researchers’ careers. They allow them to strengthen research cooperation with leading scientific teams and figures worldwide.
Deadline : 10/09/2025
See also : Tips and tricks to apply
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News
Global Health EDCTP3 - Call for expressions of interest: join the Stakeholders’ Group
Who can apply
The Stakeholders’ Group is open to all public and private stakeholder organisations, including organised groups and international interest groups that are active in the field of global health and aligned with the mission of Global Health EDCTP3.
The group aims for balanced representation across geography, thematic focus, and gender, with a particular emphasis on expertise from sub-Saharan Africa.
The call is aimed at organisations, not individuals. Selected organisations will be invited to appoint a representative and an alternate.
Past Events
EURAXESS Africa’s MSCA Webinars – A Growing Interest in EU Research Opportunities
Unlock Global Research Opportunities with MSCA Actions – the two-part webinar series organized by EURAXESS Africa on 2 and 3 July 2025 – successfully brought together hundreds of researchers, academics, and research managers from across the continent. The events demonstrated a growing appetite for international research collaboration and mobility.
These webinars focused on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the European Union’s flagship programme designed to support researcher mobility, skills development, and global career progression.
Horizon Europe Africa Initiative III: Unprecedented Interest from Kenyan Scientists
The Horizon Europe – Africa Initiative III launch event drew exceptional interest, with over 900 registered participants and more than 500 attending live. A particularly engaging Q&A session followed the presentations, featuring insightful questions and interventions from Kenyan scientists and institutional representatives. The vibrant exchange underscored not only the relevance of the topics discussed but also the strong and growing interest of Kenya’s research community in deepening collaboration with the European Union.
Successful Horizon Europe Info Day Focused on "Africa Initiative III" Held at Adama Science and Technology University
On June 25, 2025, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) hosted the Horizon Europe Info Day and Grant Writing Workshop, coinciding with the 4th Annual Congress of the Computational Science and Engineering Society of Ethiopia (CSESE). The congress, themed "Advancing Sustainable Solutions through Computational Sciences and Engineering: Innovation, Collaboration, and Impact," took place from June 25 to 26, attracting over 250 participants, including CSESE executive members, and esteemed professors, researchers, graduate students from various universities and institutions across the country participated in the conference. The primary focus of the morning session was on exploring funding, mobility, and networking opportunities within the Horizon Europe framework, with particular emphasis on the Africa Initiative III.
Horizon Europe Info Day and Grant Writing Workshop focused on "Africa Initiative III" Held at Haramaya University
Haramaya, Ethiopia – June 23, 2025 – The Horizon Europe Info Day and Grant Writing Workshop was hosted at Haramaya University, attracting over 200 researchers, innovators, academics, and university leaders, including representatives from Dire Dawa University, Kebri Dehar University, and Jigjiga University. The event focused on exploring funding, mobility, and networking opportunities within the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Program, particularly centered on Africa Initiative III.
Hands-on Seminar on Horizon Europe University of Seychelles
Date: Thursday, 26 June 2025
Time: 9:30 AM CET / 11:30 AM Seychelles Time
Organisers: EURAXESS Africa & University of Seychelles
EURAXESS Africa, in partnership with the University of Seychelles, hosted an interactive Hands on Seminar on Horizon Europe. The session provided researchers, academics, and innovation stakeholders with practical guidance on engaging with Horizon Europe, the European Union's key funding programme for research and innovation.
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La Commission Nationale du Logiciel Libre
en collaboration avec
l’Université Yahia Fares, Médéa
Organisent
" École linux et logiciels libres "
Médéa, 20–24 juillet 2025
destinée aux doctorants toutes filières confondues.
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برنامج التكوين عن بعد المٌنظم من قبل مركز اليونسكو الإقليمي للجودة والتميز في التعليم، حيث يتعلق موضوعه بالإعلان عن: "الجائزة العالمية للجودة والتميز في التعليم"
في هذا الإطار، يدعو المركز جميع منسوبي قطاع التعليم من أفراد و مؤسسات وخبراء،...إلخ؛ للتسجيل و حضور الورشات التعريفية المبينة في الجدول المرفق، علما أن هذه الجائزة تستهدف جميع مراحل التعليم: العام- الجامعي – الفني – التقني.
تأتي هذه الجائزة، انطلاقا من رؤية مركز اليونسكو الإقليمي للجودة والتميز في التعليم بأن يكون المرجع الإقليمي الموثوق في جودة التعليم و تميزه، و تأكيدًا لرسالته في تقديم خدمات إبداعية للارتقاء بجودة التعليم و تميزه في الدول العربية، و صناعة تأثير ريادي ؛ عن طريق نظم و معايير و مقاييس مبتكرة، و علاقات إقليمية دولية مستدامة.
في هذا المسعى يسر المركز الإعلان عن الجائزة العالمية للجودة والتميز في التعليم “The Global Award for Quality and Excellence in Education (GAQEE)”
و هي جائزة مرجعية تسهم في جودة التعليم و تميزه على المستوى الإقليمي و العالمي، يسعى من خلالها إلى تعزيز جودة التعليم و تميزه من خلال معايير و مقاييس مبتكرة قائمة على القيم الإنسانية المشتركة، و شراكات فاعلة؛ لتكريم المبادرات المتميزة التي تُسهم في إحداث أثر مستدام في التعليم.
تهدف الجائزة إلى:
- دعم رسالة منظمة الأمم المتحدة للتربية و العلم والثقافة (اليونسكو) لتحقيق التنمية المستدامة للجميع بوجه عام ، و الهدف الرابع بوجه خاص.
- دعم تحقيق مستهدفات النموذج العربي للجودة و التميز في التعليم بتكريم الممارسات و التطبيقات الداعمة له، و نقل المعرفة من خلال إبراز الممارسات العالمية الفضلى التي تدعم جودة التعليم وتميزه.
- تشجيع المبادرات النوعية التي تقدم حلولا مبتكرة للتحديات و الأزمات التي تواجه التعليم لتعزيز جودة التعليم وتميزه.
- تكريم الرواد (مؤسسات، و أفراد) الذين قدموا إنجازات جليلة أسهمت في تحسين جودة التعليم و تميزه.
لذا يسر المركز دعوة جميع منسوبيكم من ممثلي الوزارة و الجهات الأخرى ذات الصلة، و سفراء التميز للجائزة، و الخبراء المحتملين ليكونوا من محكمي الجائزة و جميع الفئات المحتملة للتقدم على فئات الجائزة : الأفراد والمؤسسات و الرواد و أصحاب المبادرات بمختلف أنواعها للتسجيل و المشاركة في الورشات التعريفية
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