MSCA

MSCA and Citizens 2027

€100,000 – €350,000 per grant| Deadline: 8 June 2027 (in 225 days)

Last seen in a scan/import: 25 Oct 2026.

Catalog updated: 14 Oct 2026.

These timestamps are not source verification. Confirm the current deadline and your eligibility on the funder’s call page before applying.

Closes 8 Jun 2027. Add it to your calendar, then see what else you're eligible for. Check my fit for this call →

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.

Details

Funder	MSCA
Budget	€100,000 – €350,000 per grant
Deadline	8 June 2027
Consortium	No — individual researcher + host institution

Eligibility & scope

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

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.

mscahorizon-europescience-communicationpublic-engagementcoordination-support-actionno-consortium-required

Related on Grantsby

MSCA writing tips & FAQ
Evaluation criteria, proposal structure, common mistakes.
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Application Checklist
Mobility rule, supervisor fit, Part B structure, and the common rejection reasons that sink first-time applicants.
How to Write the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Proposal
Excellence, Impact, and Implementation: how the three criteria are scored and where applicants lose points.

View full call → MSCA writing tips

Share ✉ Email X LinkedIn WhatsApp

Summary generated by AI based on published grant information. Always verify details on the funder's website.