# MSCA and Citizens 2027

**Funder:** MSCA
**Budget:** €100,000 – €350,000 per grant
**Deadline:** 8 June 2027
**Consortium:** No — individual researcher + host institution
**Official call:** https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MSCA-2027-CITIZENS-01-01
**Last updated:** 14 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-CITIZENS-01): HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

## Summary

MSCA and Citizens 2027 funds Coordination and Support Actions that bring Marie Skłodowska-Curie research closer to the public, with grants between €100,000 and €350,000. It is designed for a single researcher working with a host institution rather than a multi-partner consortium, and covers activities that engage citizens with research careers and science communication. The call runs under Horizon Europe's HORIZON-MSCA-2027-CITIZENS-01 topic.

## Who should apply

- Individual researchers applying with a single host institution
- Applicants proposing public engagement or science communication activities
- Projects designed as Coordination and Support Actions rather than research studies
- No consortium required, unlike most Horizon Europe actions

## Key dates

- Deadline: 8 June 2027
- Grants range from €100,000 to €350,000

## Tips for applicants

- Frame the proposal as a Coordination and Support Action, outreach and engagement activities, not a standalone research project.
- Since no consortium is required, put the emphasis on the host institution's capacity to run public-facing activities.
- Check the HORIZON-MSCA-2027-CITIZENS-01 topic text on the Funding and Tenders portal for the specific activity types eligible under this call.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does MSCA and Citizens 2027 provide?

Grants range from €100,000 to €350,000 per project.

### Do I need a consortium to apply for MSCA and Citizens 2027?

No, this call is open to an individual researcher applying together with a host institution.

### When is the deadline for MSCA and Citizens 2027?

The deadline is 8 June 2027.

### What type of action is MSCA and Citizens 2027?

It is a HORIZON Coordination and Support Action under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, topic HORIZON-MSCA-2027-CITIZENS-01.

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